The promoter of the WBC heavyweight champion British Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) Frank Warren estimated the likelihood of organizing his fight with the holder of the WBA Super, IBF and WBO titles Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), according to "Championship ".
Earlier it was reported that Fury is open to a duel with Usyk. It can take place on December 17, and Saudi Arabia is ready to take the fight. Known possible prize Briton for the unification duel.
Fury agrees to fight Usyk
“Tyson and Usyk would be a good fight. I think this fight will take place because both teams want it. Usyk said that this is the only fight he is interested in. The same goes for Tyson.
The only question is where the fight will bring the greatest income, because it is historical. This is the first time since God knows what time when all four belts will be at stake. Both fighters are undefeated. The boxing world will be spellbound by this fight," Warren said.
Recall that on the night of August 20-21, Usyk defeated another Briton Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) in a rematch by a separate judicial decision. Thanks to this, the Ukrainian defended the title of the unified WBA Super, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion, and also won the vacant The Ring world title.
Note that the first fight between the boxers took place in September 2021 at Wembley (London, England), then Usyk won by unanimous decision.
As for Fury, he fought his last fight on April 23 in London, when he knocked out compatriot Dillian White (28-3, 19 KOs) in the sixth round.
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