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Fight Delayed Due to Fury's Injury
A new date has been confirmed for the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The fight, originally scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, was postponed after Fury suffered a severe cut during a sparring session. The new date for the bout is May 18.
Fury "Devastated" by Injury
Fury, 35, expressed his disappointment after sustaining the injury, stating that he was in excellent shape prior to the incident. He received stitches for the cut, which was caused by an elbow during sparring. Usyk's camp initially expected Fury to be sidelined for several months.
Anthony Joshua Offers to Step In
With Fury unable to compete on the original date, Anthony Joshua proposed moving up his fight against Francis Ngannou to fill the slot. However, the new date for the Fury vs. Usyk fight was confirmed.
Fight of the Century
The Fury vs. Usyk matchup is being hailed as the "Fight of the Century" and will feature the unification of the boxing belts. Four heavyweight titles will be on the line, and the winner will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
Controversy Surrounding the Injury
Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, criticized Fury for his injury, calling him a "coward" and accusing him of intentionally avoiding the fight. However, Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, expressed sympathy for the fighter and acknowledged that Usyk had also been preparing for the bout.
UK Broadcast Details
The Fury vs. Usyk fight is expected to be televised in the UK on three channels: Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and DAZN. All three networks have secured broadcasting rights for the highly anticipated matchup.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting heavyweight showdown!
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