The fight between the Ukrainian champion and Fury is scheduled for February 17
Alexander Krasyukpromoter of the world champion according to WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO versions Alexandra Usikashared his expectations from the Ukrainian’s unification fight with the WBC title holder Tyson Fury.
“The world finally got this fight. I’m proud of Usik, I respect Tyson. Let the strongest win, and we will celebrate Usik’s second absolute championship,” Krasyuk said.
The Usik-Fury fight for the title of absolute heavyweight champion will officially take place on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Initially, the fight between Usik and Fury was planned to be organized on December 23 in Riyadh. However, it later became clear that the “Gypsy King” 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.
Usik fought his last fight on August 27 in Wroclaw, Poland. The Ukrainian knocked out Daniel Dubois in the 9th round and defended his championship titles.
Source: Sportarena
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