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Breaking – Tyson Fury out of Oleksandr Usyk title fight in Middle East, suffers severe cut during sparring session

Tyson Fury out of title fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Middle East suffers cut in sparring sessionUnbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury is reportedly out his title unification fight with fellow undefeated divisional titleholder, Oleksandr…

Tyson Fury out of title fight with Oleksandr Usyk in Middle East suffers cut in sparring session

Unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury is reportedly out his title unification fight with fellow undefeated divisional titleholder, Oleksandr Usyk on February 17. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – with the Morecambe native requiring stitches to close a cut which was suffered during a sparring session today.

Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight gold holder, was scheduled to headline a ‘Ring of Fire’ billed pay-per-view card in the Middle East in two weeks’ time against Ukrainian slickster, Usyk, however, due to his latest injury setback, the bout will reportedly be postponed until a later date.

Tyson Fury out of Oleksandr Usyk fight this month

“Tyson Fury suffered a severe cut today while sparring that required stitches and his undisputed heavyweight championship fight with Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for Feb. 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on his official X account. 

Most recently featuring back in August of last year atop another flagship card in the Middle East, unbeaten heavyweight gold holder, Fury landed a close, controversial split decision win over former UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou – suffering an early-fight scare in the form of a knockdown.

As for Usyk, the Ukranian successfully defended his WBA, IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight crowns back in August in Poland, turning in an eventual ninth round knockout win over British heavyweight challenger, Daniel Dubois in his return to the ring. 

In his most recent championship fight, Fury turned in a tenth round knockout win over multiple-time foe and common-opponent, Derek Chisora back in December 2022. 

Fury’s scheduled title fight with Usyk was postponed initially until this month following a December shelved pairing, with the Morecambe striker requiring time to recover from facial damage suffered in his judging win over Cameroonian opponent, Ngannou. 

When do you expect Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk now?

Video – Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk cinematic ‘Ring of Fire’ trailer released ahead of Feb. 17 clash

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr UsykTyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing history….

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing history.

On Saturday, February 17, the long-awaited title unification clash will go down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight titleholder, squares off with Usky who sits as the current WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight world champion.

To get fight fans hyped up for their epic battle, Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, released a cinematic trailer inspired by some of Hollywood’s biggest motion pictures, including Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean.

“The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight battle #RingOfFire between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set to unfold,” Alalshikh wrote on X. “Let’s get ready to RUUUUUMBLLEEEEEEE.”

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Someone’s ‘O’ Has Got to Go

Both fighters go into the highly anticipated showdown with undefeated records. ‘The Gypsy King’ is 34-0 with 24 of his victories coming by way of knockout. Usyk is 21-0 with 14 wins via KO. The Ukrainian sensation rides into Riyadh fresh off back-to-back wins against Anthony Joshua and a ninth-round finish of Daniel Dubois in his last three outings.

Tyson Fury will be making his first appearance in the ring since narrowly escaping with a split decision win over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in October.

Video – Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk cinematic ‘Ring of Fire’ trailer released ahead of Feb. 17 clash

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr UsykTyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing history….

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing history.

On Saturday, February 17, the long-awaited title unification clash will go down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight titleholder, squares off with Usky who sits as the current WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight world champion.

To get fight fans hyped up for their epic battle, Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, released a cinematic trailer inspired by some of Hollywood’s biggest motion pictures, including Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean.

“The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight battle #RingOfFire between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set to unfold,” Alalshikh wrote on X. “Let’s get ready to RUUUUUMBLLEEEEEEE.”

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Someone’s ‘O’ Has Got to Go

Both fighters go into the highly anticipated showdown with undefeated records. ‘The Gypsy King’ is 34-0 with 24 of his victories coming by way of knockout. Usyk is 21-0 with 14 wins via KO. The Ukrainian sensation rides into Riyadh fresh off back-to-back wins against Anthony Joshua and a ninth-round finish of Daniel Dubois in his last three outings.

Tyson Fury will be making his first appearance in the ring since narrowly escaping with a split decision win over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in October.

Report – Tyson Fury now set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in February amid damage suffered in Francis Ngannou clash

Tyson Fury now set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in February after suffering cuts in Francis Ngannou boutAmid a difficult outing against former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou last weekend in Saudi Arabia, undisputed WBC heavyweight…

Tyson Fury now set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in February after suffering cuts in Francis Ngannou bout

Amid a difficult outing against former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou last weekend in Saudi Arabia, undisputed WBC heavyweight championship holder, Tyson Fury is now expected to fight with fellow titleholder, Oleksandr Usyk in a title unification bout in February of next year – following the initial cancellation of their December 23. clash. 

Fury, who headlined a Riyadh Season card in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, managed to land a close, hugely-debated split decision win over Cameroonian knockout artist and professional boxing debutante, Francis Ngannou over the course of 10 rounds.

However, it proved far from plain sailing for Morecambe native, Tyson Fury throughout the bout, with the British heavyweight suffering a shocking knockdown in the third round, courtesy of a check left hook from Ngannou in close, resulting in a 10-8 round in favor of Ngannou. 

And in the immediate aftermath of his hard-fought win over Ngannou, Fury, who had suffered a cut on his forehead and a significant blackened eye, was met in the ring by Usyk – before his promoter, Frank Warren confirmed a December 23. fight would be shelved.

“It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd.” Frank Warren told said. “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.” 

Tyson Fury – Oleksandr Usyk clash pushed to February

And according to a report from ESPN this week, Fury is now expected to fight Ukraine favorite, Usyk in February instead of the end this year – with the pairing still expected to take part in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to boot. 

Who wins in February in Saudi Arabia: Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Video: Oleksandr Usyk reacts to tyson fury’s shocking third-Round knockdown against Francis Ngannou

Oleksandr UsykOleksandr Usyk saw tens of millions of dollars potentially go down the drain while watching Tyson Fury’s scrap with…

Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk saw tens of millions of dollars potentially go down the drain while watching Tyson Fury’s scrap with Francis Ngannou in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

Usky, the reigning WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight world champion, was in attendance at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh to take in the crossover clash between WBC titleholder Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou. Though only a spectator on the night, Usky’s presence at the event was just as much business as it was pleasure.

After months of negotiations, a long-awaited bout between Fury and Usky appears to be on tap for early 2024, but those plans nearly went up in smoke when Ngannou blasted ‘The Gypsy King’ with a counter-left that sent him crashing to the canvas. It was a moment that had onlookers stunned, including Usky, who couldn’t hide his look of concern moments after the shocking knockdown.

Oleksandr Usyk’s Fight with Tyson Fury Moved to 2024

Fortunately, for Usky, Tyson Fury was able to answer the ten-count and stormed back, securing a split decision win over Ngannou, though the result did come with a fair amount of controversy. But that’s pretty much par for the course in the sport of boxing.

With Fury coming out on top, his title unification clash with Oleksandr Usyk is alive and well. However, fight fans will have to wait a bit longer than the previously announced December 23 date. According to boxing promoter Frank Warren, the bout will be moved to early next year, ensuring ‘The Gypsy King’ has enough time to heal and prepare for the contest.

“Tyson can’t be going into a camp after a tough fight like that. That’s eight weeks away. He needs at least a bit of time to get himself, his body, back into shape. Let it heal. Then get into a camp. It will be on early next year,” Warren explained.”‘Riyadh season’ finishes in March, so [Fury-Usyk] could take place up until March.”

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

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight cancelled for December 23. after tough fight with UFC star Francis NgannouAmid speculation regarding his chances of competing in a planned return as soon six weeks time, incumbent WBC heavyweight…

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight cancelled for December 23. after tough fight with UFC star Francis Ngannou

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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