By: Sean Crose
It seemed like there would lastly be a brand new king of the heavyweight division. After what appeared like an eternity, a brand new undisputed champion would emerge when WBC titlist Tyson Fury took on WBA, WBO, and IBF titlist Oleksandr Usyk later this month in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be – no less than not within the rapid future. For Fury pulled out of the battle on Friday after reportedly struggling a nasty lower above his proper eye throughout a sparing session. As of press time, the extremely anticipated bout has but to be rescheduled.
Fury’s promoter, Queensberry Promotions additionally weighed in, posting the next:
“WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his fight with unified Champion Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a freak cut in a sparring session in Riyadh…the cut, which opened above Fury’s right eye, required urgent medical attention and significant stitching, and will obviously require a period of recovery, scupping any possibility of the fight with Usyk taking place on 17th February in Saudi Arabia.”
“I am absolutely devastated,” Fury, ” stating in the identical media publish, “after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition. I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed. I can only apologize to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
The publish was accompanied by an image of Tyson with a deep gash close to his proper eye.
The undefeated Englishman additionally posted on Instagram. “Cant help getting injured in sparring,” he wrote,
“but what i can say was Usyk was in trouble i am in fantastic shape. i will resheduel soon as i can. 2024 a massive year for team GK #undisputed #wbcking” {sic}. An image of Fury wanting lean and imply was posted alongside the assertion.
It’s been a tough patch for the fighter generally known as “The Gypsy King.” First, negotiations fell aside for a battle with Usyk earlier final 12 months. Then the tremendous sized Englishman was almost defeated by former UFC champion turned first time boxer Francis Ngannou later within the 12 months. And now the battle with Usyk is postponed. Hopefully the game received’t have to attend too for an undisputed heavyweight champion to lastly be topped. In boxing, nonetheless, nothing is definite.
