The Briton was injured in sparring in Riyadh: the boxer broke his eyebrow, which required stitches, and because of this the fight on February 17 was impossible.
The fight between Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik and Briton Tyson Fury for the absolute super heavyweight championship, which was previously scheduled for February 17, will not take place. It was announced today, February 2, by the promotion company Queensberry Promotions, represented by Fury.
It is reported that the Briton was injured in sparring in Riyadh: the boxer has a cut eyebrow, which requires stitches, and because of this the fight on February 17 is impossible.
“I am absolutely devastated after training for a long time for this fight and being in such great shape. I feel sorry for everyone involved in this big event and I will try to prepare for the new date of the fight as soon as possible get well,” said F’ yuri and apologized to his team and Alexander Usik’s team.
Earlier, Usik named his motivation for the fight with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian boxer can become an absolute world champion for the second time, but this is not the main thing.
Source: korrespondent
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