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What Happened?
Oleksandr Usyk's promoter has made a shocking statement, expressing uncertainty about the highly anticipated Tyson Fury fight.
The fight was initially scheduled for February 17, with Fury set to face Usyk in the heavyweight division's first four-belt unification bout. However, a cut suffered by Fury in sparring forced him to pull out, leading to a rescheduled date of May 18.
Promoter's Doubts
Alex Krassyuk, Usyk's promoter, raised doubts about the fight taking place at all. He mentioned concerns about Fury's track record with rematches and withdrawal history, casting uncertainty on the entire event.
Krassyuk stated in an interview with World Boxing News, "I have no guarantee that the first fight ever takes place. The man has withdrawn four times in a row already."
Backup Plan
In case Fury withdraws from the bout, Filip Hrgovic has been named as the backup fighter. However, Krassyuk remains focused on a fit and prepared Fury defending his WBC crown in the ring against Usyk.
He emphasized, "Usyk’s goal is to get the fourth heavyweight belt and to complete the undisputed. After accomplishing this mission, other options can be regarded."
