On January 17, the outstanding Ukrainian boxer turned 37 years old
February 17, 2024 in Riyadh, world champion according to WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO Alexander Usik and WBC title holder Tyson Fury will hold the first fight in almost 30 years for absolute world heavyweight title. Both boxers will enter this fight in the status of undefeated, and Usik will also have a unique undefeated streak, which by the time of the fight will total more than 5,000 days.
The last time Usik lost in an official fight was back in 2009 as an amateur. Then, at the World Championships in Milan, the Ukrainian On September 11, I lost to Egor Mekhontsev from Russia in the semifinals.
After that, Usik won the Ukrainian championship in 2010 and 2011, the first ever European Cup, held in 2010 in Kharkov, the 2011 World Championship, the 2012 Olympics and several “Class A” tournaments (the highest category in boxing).
Next were six victorious fights as part of the Ukrainian Atamans within the framework of the World Boxing Series and transition to professionals.
In cruise reserve indicators Usika – 16 wins in 16 fights (12 early) and four championship belts. In the heavyweight division, the Ukrainian spent five victorious fights, two of which he won ahead of schedule.
Initially, the Usyk-Fury fight was planned to be organized on December 23 in Riyadh. However, it later became clear that Tyson would not have time to prepare for this time after the fight with Francis Ngannou at the end of October.
Fury defeated Ngannou via split decision. It was reported that the Briton received two cuts in a fight with the former UFC champion.
Source: Sportarena
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