Thus, the fight between a Ukrainian and a British boxer for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion should now will take place on May 18 in Riyadh.
As you know, the boxing match at the Kingdom Arena in the Arabian capital of Riyadh was postponed to a later date due to an injury that the Briton received during sparring in a training camp.
What happened to Fury
The night before it became known that the Briton was seriously injured. Photos of the cut of the “Gypsy King” appeared on the Internet, and the promotion company Queensberry Promotions announced the impossibility of holding the fight on February 17.
Fury subsequently made an official statement. He asked for forgiveness from everyone involved in organizing the fight and the fans, and also promised to work on a speedy return to the ring.
Usyk’s team responded with restraint to their opponent’s injury. The Ukrainian’s entourage suggested an emergency organization of a title fight for their client. The most likely opponent is mandatory challenger for the IBF belt Filip Hrgovic from Croatia.
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2024-02-03 20:02:11
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