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Postponement of Fury's Undisputed Showdown
The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was recently postponed after Fury suffered a horrific cut during one of his final sparring sessions. The cut, located on Fury's right eye, forced the fight to be delayed.
Sparring Partner Revealed
It has now been revealed that Croatian heavyweight Agron Smakici is the sparring partner responsible for cutting Fury. Smakici, who is also an MMA fighter, has spoken out about the incident and claims that it was a clear punch that caused the cut. He expressed no remorse for his actions.
Experience with Top Heavyweights
Smakici's addition to Fury's team of sparring partners was not surprising, as he has previous experience sparring with top heavyweights, including Fury's British rival Anthony Joshua. In fact, Smakici helped Joshua prepare for his recent rematch with Usyk and was one of his chief sparring partners.
Recovery Time for Fury
Fury's cutman has stated that the heavyweight champ will need at least 90 days to recover from the horror cut before he can resume full sparring. The fight is now expected to take place in the summer, giving Fury ample time to heal and prepare for the bout.
Manager's Sensational Claim
While Fury has remained silent on the postponement, his manager has made a sensational claim that Fury deliberately got injured so he could pull out of the fight. The manager, Egis Klimas, accused Fury of being a coward and claimed that he asked someone to hit him with a frying pan in his brow.
Overall, the postponement of the Fury-Usyk fight has caused disappointment among fans, but it remains to be seen when the highly anticipated bout will finally take place. In the meantime, Fury will focus on his recovery and preparation, while Usyk continues to train for his upcoming fight on February 17.
