Alexander Usik will prepare directly for the fight for the title of absolute world champion
Alexander Krasyukpromoter of the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Alexandra Usikatold why the Ukrainian will not hold the next fight against the Croatian Filip Hrgovic February 17.
“Deep in my heart we have already done the fight with Hrgovic. But the organization of the fight depends on the gentlemen from Saudi Arabia. They make the final decision. They know what they are doing and why. Therefore, they decided to fight for the title of absolute champion,” the promoter said.
Let us remind you that Usik was preparing to fight for the title of absolute world champion with Tyson Fury on February 17 in Riyadh. However, due to the Briton’s injury, the fight was postponed.
At the same time, it was reported that Usik’s team is considering Filip Hrgovic as the main candidate to replace Tyson. The Ukrainian’s team was ready to hold a mandatory defense of the IBF title against the Croatian on February 17.
Soon, the unification fight for the title of absolute world champion in heavyweight received a new date – Fury and Usyk should meet in the ring on May 18. The event, as before, will be hosted by the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Source: Sportarena
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