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Official – Tyson Fury – Oleksandr Usyk bout scrapped for December date amid gruelling fight with Francis Ngannou

Amid speculation regarding his chances of competing in a planned return as soon six weeks time, incumbent WBC heavyweight…

Amid speculation regarding his chances of competing in a planned return as soon six weeks time, incumbent WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury will no longer be facing fellow world champion, Oleksandr Usyk on December 23. as planned – according to his promoter, Frank Warren, off the back of his split decision win over UFC alum, Francis Ngannou last night.

Fury, the undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, headlined a professional boxing event overnight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last night in the Middle East, landing a close, split decision win over former undisputed UFC heavyweight gold holder, Ngannou, in a controversial win.

Struggling with the timing and overall power of the Cameroonian puncher – who was making his professional boxing debut at the event, managed to drop Fury with a thunderous left hook counter in close, sending the Morecambe native to the canvas.

And emerging with a hugely contentious split judging win over the Batié native, Fury was joined in the squared circle by Ukraine favorite and heavyweight champion, Usyk, all while his promoter, Warren remained non-committal if his client would be fighting as previously planned on December 23. next.

Tyson Fury ruled from December 23. fight with Oleksandr Usyk

However, amid uncertainty, Warren has now confirmed that Fury and Usyk will not be fighting on December 23. as previously slated – with a title unification bout now targeted for the opening quarter of next year instead.

“It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd.” Frank Warren told Boxing News Online. “It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd. … Fury said in the ring he would fight on the 23rd – and he would do it – but he needs protecting from himself and that’s my job.”

“I can’t say Tyson took the fight [with Francis Ngannou] lightly, but it was unfortunate that the news came out that the Usyk fight had been made,” Warren continued. “But we had to do that because once you sign a contract it leaks like a sieve. That wasn’t Tyson Fury in there, it was a bad day at the office. But it was a win, he won the fight through his grit and determination. Ngannou was very dangerous and strong and would give anyone a hard and tough fight.”

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Breaking – Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk sign contracts for blockbuster title fight targeted for December in Saudi Arabia

The long-awaited heavyweight championship fight between incumbent WBC champion, Tyson Fury, and current WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk appears closer to fruition as it has been, with multiple reports confirming both men have signed on the dotted line ahead of a planned December 23. championship fight in Saudi Arabia. Fury, the […]

Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, most recently headlined a December card in London last year against three-time foe, Derek Chisora, defending his championship in a tenth round TKO win over the championship challenger.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have put pen to papers on contracts for a fight

And just next month, the Morecambe striker is set to fight former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in a 10-round professional boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And just 8 weeks later according to multiple reports this evening, Fury will tangle with Ukraine favorite, Usyk in a heavyweight title fight.

“Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight in Saudi Arabia, multiple sources told ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on his official X account. “Fight could take palce Dec. 23 or sometime in January, sources said. Fury first meets Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia.”

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight championship fight in Saudi Arabia, multiple sources told ESPN.

Fight could take place Dec. 23 or sometime in January, sources said. Fury first meets Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/iVCSZ64Tsv

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) September 29, 2023

Himself featuring just recently atop a card in Poland, Ukrainian striker, Usyk managed to successfully retain his above-mentioned championship straps with a stunning ninth round KO win over British championship challenger, Daniel Dubios.

The victory came off the back of a notable doubleheader against former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua – whom he managed to turn in consecutive decision victories over in 2021 and 2022.

Winning world heavyweight titles against the legendary, Wladimir Klitschko back in 2015, Fury would score two back-to-back knockout wins over former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder in 2020, and 2021, before defeating fellow British heavyweight, Dillian Whyte in April of last year with a thunderous sixth round TKO stoppage at Wembley Stadium.

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Oleksandr Usky calls for boxing bout with Conor McGregor at Wembley in response to Fury vs. Ngannou

Undefeated WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk wants to throw hands with UFC megastar Conor McGregor at London’s world-famous Wembley Stadium. Usyk is currently scheduled to defend his titles against England’s Daniel Dubois in August after months of negotiations for a winner-take-all scrap with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury fell by the […]

Undefeated WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk wants to throw hands with UFC megastar Conor McGregor at London’s world-famous Wembley Stadium.

Usyk is currently scheduled to defend his titles against England’s Daniel Dubois in August after months of negotiations for a winner-take-all scrap with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury fell by the wayside. Earlier this week, it was announced that Fury would instead face former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou on October 28 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Looking to get in on the act, Usky called for a UK-based bout with former two-division UFC titleholder Conon McGregor.

“I saw that Conor McGregor put some significant weight on his body,” Usyk said through his interpreter via Seconds Out. “Hey Conor, why don’t we make a fight at Wembley?”

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Of course, we wouldn’t encourage anyone to get too excited about the possibility of Conor McGregor once again strapping on the 10-ounce gloves for a fight with Usky. McGregor has undoubtedly bulked up over his last two years away from the Octagon, but he is by no means at the level of a heavyweight prizefighter when it comes to the scale, or skill for that matter.

McGregor was last seen inside the Octagon in July 2021 where he suffered a nasty leg break in the opening round of his trilogy bout with lightweight rival Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor has stayed in the headlines, for better or for worse. Currently, the Irishman can be seen coaching a team of aspiring mixed martial artists on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. Coaching opposite former Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler, McGregor has had a rough go of it, losing seven-straight fights.

Conor McGregor is one fight away from becoming the first coach in TUF history to suffer a clean sweep.

Official – Oleksandr Usyk books title defense against Daniel Dubois in August event in Poland

Ukrainian fan-favorite heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk is set for his first outing of the year as the makes a return to the squared circle on August 26. in Wroclaw, Poland – taking on British contender, Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight title defense. Usyk, who currently boasts an impressive undefeated 20-0 professional record, has been sidelined […]

Usyk, who currently boasts an impressive undefeated 20-0 professional record, has been sidelined since he headlined a Saudi Arabia pay-per-view card in an immediate rematch with former world champion, Anthony Joshua – defeating the Watford native in a one-sided, split decision rematch in Jeddah.

The current WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO world champion – who previously held titles at the cruiserweight limit, made his heavyweight division move back in 2019, landing a win over Chazz Witherspoon. In three consecutive title fight wins, Usyk, who boasts 13 career knockout victories, has landed wins over Derek Chisora, as well as landing a pair of title knockbacks against the aforenoted, Joshua.

Oleksandr Usyk books summer title defense against Daniel Dubois

“ANNOUNCED: Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBA, IBF & WBO heavyweight world titles vs. Daniel Dubois on Aug 26th in Wroclaw, Poland,” Michael Benson tweeted.

Himself in the midst of an impressive four-fight winning run, Dubois, who holds a 19-1 professional record, has suffered just a single career loss – coming in the form of a tenth round knockout loss to Joe Joyce in 2019.

Retaining the WBA (regular) heavyweight title back in December of last year, Dubois landed a third round knockout win over Kevin Lareda, adding to a run of stoppages over the trio of Trevor Bryan, Joe Cusamano, and Bogdan Dinu.

Winning WBO cruiserweight gold in Poland back in 2016, Usyk defeated Krzystof Glowacki, before beating Thabiso Mchunu, Michael Hunter, Marco Huck, Mairis Breidis, Murat Gassiev, and Tony Bellew before he made his successful leap to the heavyweight division.

Report – Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk reach verbal agreement on undisputed heavyweight title fight

WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and WBA, IBO, IBF, and WBO heavyweight gold holder, Oleksandr Usyk have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a title fight – which will attempt to determine an undisputed heavyweight champion for the first time in a four belt era. According to an initial report from Fight Freaks Unite, Fury […]

According to an initial report from Fight Freaks Unite, Fury and Usyk have now reached a verbal agreement on a potential April fight at Wembley Stadium in London, England – in a bid to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Initially a sticking point for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between the duo was the proposed 70/30 revenue split in favor of Fury – which undefeated Ukraine puncher, Usyk had first taken issue with.

However, according to WBA president, Jesus Mendoza, a breakthrough has been reached between the duo, with handlers for both informing the former how a tentative agreement has been reached, ahead of contract talks.

“It seems Oleksandr Usyk versus Tyson Fury will happen,” Mendoza said. “There is an agreement between Usyk and Fury. They will provide a contract and dates. They are basically saying an agreement has been reached, let’s work on the contracts.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Tyson Fury most recently competed in December of last year

Boasting an undefeated 33-0-1 professional record, Morecambe native, Tyson Fury managed to most recently secure a third career win over veteran, Derek Chisora with a tenth round TKO win back in December of last year at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, retaining his WBC heavyweight crown.

As for Usyk, the undefeated former cruiserweight has landed an impressive 20-0 professional record, twice defeating British heavyweight standout, Anthony Joshua in a title victory and immediate defense in his last two ring walks – the most recent of which came in August of last year in Saudi Arabia.

First winning the heavyweight titles currently held by Usyk back in November 2015, Fury travelled to Dusseldorf, Germany – defeating Russian veteran, Wladimir Klitschko.

Report – Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk reach verbal agreement on undisputed heavyweight title fight

Tyson Fury most recently competed in December of last year

First winning the heavyweight titles currently held by Usyk back in November 2015, Fury travelled to Dusseldorf, Germany – defeating Russian veteran, Wladimir Klitschko.