Promoter Frank Warren remains unwavering in his confidence in Tyson Fury despite a shaky performance against Francis Ngannou. The upcoming clash on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Fury defends his WBC title against Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles, has heightened anticipation. Originally scheduled for February 17, Fury’s…
In the realm of boxing, doubts loom over Tyson Fury’s preparedness for a May showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, a skepticism fueled by a significant cut incurred during training. Initially set to clash on February 17 for the coveted undisputed heavyweight championship, the bout faced an abrupt cancellation due to Fury’s sparring injury. With the fight…
Oleksandr Usyk is now exploring the possibility of facing Filip Hrgovic after Tyson Fury withdrew from their scheduled bout due to a cut sustained in sparring. The undisputed heavyweight championship clash was set for 17 February in Saudi Arabia. Usyk, the holder of WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, could potentially face the unbeaten Croatian, Hrgovic,…
Terence Crawford delivered a stunning one-sided beatdown against Errol Spence last July, securing the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO welterweight titles. Despite the dominance, interest in a rematch was low, but Spence invoked the rematch clause, initiating a second bout. However, six months later, there’s no progress update on the rematch, especially since Spence…
Tyson Fury recently accused Oleksandr Usyk’s manager, Egis Klimas, of using a derogatory term to describe his wife, Paris. This controversy unfolded after Fury withdrew from his scheduled undisputed world title fight against Usyk due to a cut sustained in sparring. Fury, upset by Klimas’ remarks, retaliated during an interview on The MMA Hour, stating,…
The much-anticipated clash for the undisputed heavyweight title between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled for May 18th in Saudi Arabia, following Fury’s training injury that led to the initial postponement in February. Despite initial tensions, a high-stakes pullout clause of $10 million for either fighter has been introduced by Turki Alalshikh to…
The much-anticipated heavyweight championship clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has encountered a setback, prompting a rescheduling to May 18 in Riyadh, according to a Saudi Arabian government spokesperson on “The MMA Hour.” Originally slated for Feb. 17, the bout was postponed after Fury sustained a significant cut over his right eye during sparring….
In addressing the controversy surrounding Tyson Fury’s injury and the subsequent postponement of his fight against Oleksandr Usyk, it’s crucial to state my skepticism about the notion that Fury deliberately cut himself to evade the planned bout on Feb 17. While many are quick to cast doubt on the authenticity of Fury’s injury, Usyk’s manager,…
Tyson Fury, the WBC Heavyweight Champion, has been compelled to postpone his highly anticipated bout against unified Champion Oleksandr Usyk. The setback occurred during a sparring session in Riyadh, where Fury sustained a peculiar cut above his right eye. The injury demanded immediate medical attention, extensive stitching, and will necessitate a substantial recovery period, thwarting…
In a recent development, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix has reported that the highly anticipated heavyweight unification bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for February 17 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is in jeopardy. Tyson Fury has reportedly sustained a cut during training, forcing him to withdraw from the undisputed heavyweight…