The event will be hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on May 18
WBC World Champion Trainer Tyson Fury Sugarhill Steward stated that the preparation of the “Gypsy King” for the fight for the title of absolute world champion WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight Alexandra Usika will undergo changes.
“We have not changed anything in this regard until now. I wasn’t in his corner for the Wallin fight and he hasn’t fought a southpaw since, so there was nothing to change. It’s about adding something to what’s already there.”
“Tyson has a great mind. The guy is really very smart. He still won the fight with Wallin, but his problems were due to the cut, and not because Otto is left-handed.”
“I may have to change some things in camp. Of course, I won’t tell you what exactly I want to change. “I can’t tell you our plans before the fight with Usyk, but I will make some adjustments.”
The unification fight between Usik and Fury was first scheduled for February 17, but due to Tyson’s injury it was postponed to May 18. The event will be hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The list of other fights that will take place as part of the boxing evening in Saudi Arabia is also known. Among them is the fight between Ukrainian Daniel Lapin and Portuguese Octavio Pudivitra for the WBA Continental light heavyweight title.
The WBC proposes to reform the judges for the reporting fight, increasing their number to 5-6 people. Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million.
WBC President Mauricio Suleiman announced that an agreement had been concluded between the boxers for a re-fight. The WBO is also ready to sanction the second fight. It was reported that the fate of a possible rematch depends on the holding of the first fight. Fury said that the contract has a mandatory rematch clause, and a re-fight with Usyk could take place in October.
Source: Sportarena
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