The promoter also believes that titles are more important to the “Gypsy King” than money
Famous promoter Eddie Hearn assessed the physical form of the WBC title holder Tyson Fury before the fight for the title of absolute world champion in heavyweight with the champion according to WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF Alexander Usik.
“Fury’s dimensions remained with him. In this fight he needs to move a lot more and be light on his feet. I think that’s his plan.”
“I don’t believe Fury’s words that he fights for money and not for titles. I think he will box for a legacy,” the promoter emphasized.
Different people’s opinions about the thinner Fury differed. Thus, WBC President Mauricio Suleiman admitted that the Briton looks great, but his opponent is also in excellent condition. And Usik’s cutman Russ Anber stated without mincing words that Tyson’s new physical form will play into Alexander’s hands.
The unification fight between Usik and Fury will take place on the night of May 18-19 in Riyadh. The list of other fights that will take place as part of the boxing evening in the capital of 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.
Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million. The referee in the ring will be Mark Nelson, and the boxers’ actions in rounds will be counted by Manuel Oliver Palermo from Spain, Craig Metcalf from Canada and Mike Fitzgerald from Jacksonville, USA.
Previously, 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 there was a mandatory rematch clause in the contract. Subsequently, it became known that the second meeting in the ring between the Ukrainian and the British was scheduled for October 12-13.
Suleiman also presented a special WBC belt for which Usik and Fury will fight. Its design uses the colors of the Ukrainian and British flags. Pope Francis has already blessed the World Boxing Council belt that will be on the line in the title fight.
Source: Sportarena
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