The manager of Oleksandr Usyk, Egis Klimas, has made explosive allegations against Tyson Fury, accusing him of orchestrating a plan to avoid their upcoming super-fight. Klimas claims that Fury asked someone to hit him with a frying pan on his brow, resulting in an eye injury that forced him to withdraw from the £100 million fight in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
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Outrageous Allegations
Klimas, an American businessman originally from Lithuania, didn't hold back in his scathing remarks about Fury. He called Fury a "coward" and accused him of resorting to extreme measures to avoid facing Usyk. Klimas even went as far as claiming that Fury asked his "b****" to hit him with a frying pan. He stands by his words, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
Possible Replacement
If Fury's withdrawal is confirmed, Usyk's team may consider offering the February date to another heavyweight contender. The IBF's number one contender, Filip Hrgovic, is already being discussed as a potential replacement. However, no official decision has been made yet.
Fury's Apology and Future Plans
Tyson Fury, 35, expressed his devastation over the injury that forced him to withdraw from the fight. He apologized to "Team Usyk," fans, and undercard fighters for the disappointment caused by his withdrawal. Despite the setback, Fury remains hopeful that he can face Usyk later in the year. However, Usyk's camp believes Fury's recovery may take "several months," casting doubt on the possibility of a rescheduled fight in the near future.
Fury has recently shared a topless selfie on Instagram to show his impressive physical shape, but Queensberry Promotions emphasized that his "freak cut" requires urgent medical attention and significant stitching. The seriousness of the injury cannot be underestimated.
