Eddie Hearn notes the legacy of the first fight between a Ukrainian and a Briton.
Promoter Eddie Hearn spoke about the confrontation between Alexander Usik and Tyson Fury.
According to the functionary, the first match was one of the best he had seen live.
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“Even though we don’t have fighters on this card, we’re there because what we saw for the first time was simply one of the best fights I’ve ever seen live, between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
We are truly blessed and grateful that our fighters have the opportunity to be here,” the promoter was quoted as saying by DAZN Boxing.
In the first fight, Usyk defeated Fury by split decision. The rematch will take place on December 21st.
Previously, the promoter had named an opponent for Fury if he defeated Usyk.
Source: korrespondent
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