![]() “He was training too hard, he is training smarter now,” Hearn said, via the Independent. As promoter Eddie Hearn explained, Joshua cut out some of the strength and conditioning work and focused more on sparring and boxing technique. Then I'm working hard for the next 12 weeks.2) Joshua changed his body and his approach: The former champ looks less bulky, and he weighed in Friday at 237 pounds, about 10 pounds lighter than the first fight with Ruiz and his lightest weight for a match since 2014. The first weeks I'm doing my work that helps me to get ready for the training camp. "I do my training sessions everyday, but I need 14 weeks for my camp. Some wounds, old injuries need to be healed. The Ukrainian said on his YouTube channel: "I can't say that everything's OK, but I'm fine. Meanwhile, Usyk recently hinted he wouldn't be ready in time for a fight in December. Nothing else matters, only Saturday night." If it means breaking these two hands and getting a cut right through (my eyebrow) to win, I will do it. “But I’m not even looking at the next fight. They should never announce fights before the first one happens because that’s how people get knocked out. ![]() Because I never count chickens before they hatch, ever. Speaking on The MMA Hour, he said: "I would have never, ever, ever done that, ever. He doesn't really have a choice.”īut Fury wasn't happy the announcement was made before his bout against Ngannou. He's signed a contract so if he doesn't, he's breached contract and he gets sued. "Usyk has to fight me in December, doesn't have a choice. He told Sky Sports: “I'm expecting the fight to take place in December, that's what I've been told, so I've got no reason to disbelieve it. Fury vs Usyk: What has been said?Īn official date for the huge fight is yet to be confirmed but Fury believes the bout is all set for December. ![]() The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office - the new name for BT Sport - but pricing is yet to be revealed. What time does Fury vs Usyk start?įull confirmation, start times and additional details are expected to be announced following Fury's clash with Ngannou this weekend. The Middle East has become a recent host for boxing bouts in recent years, hosting fights such as Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua in 2019, and Joshua's defeat to Usyk in August last year. The huge bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This undisputed heavyweight clash is currently being eyed for Saturday, December 23.ĭecember 30 is also being considered, while the fight could be pushed back into the new year depending on how Fury's fight with Ngannou plays out this weekend. Here is all the information you need on this highly-anticipated bout: When is Fury vs Usyk? The Ukrainian is similarly undefeated with a 21-0 record and has already beaten Anthony Joshua twice and Dubois, as well as Derek Chisora and Tony Bellew, to gain a reputation as a vanquisher of Brits. READ MORE: Deontay Wilder sends Anthony Joshua direct challenge amid Tyson Fury undercard claims READ MORE: What time is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight? UK start time and ring walks The Gypsy King has won 33 fights with one draw since turning professional in 2008, his latest coming last December in a TKO victory over Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - but the challenge of Usyk looks set to be his toughest yet. vs Manny Pacquiao as one of the biggest biggest ever events. But much to the delight of boxing fans all over the globe, Fury vs Usyk could surpass Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight with George Foreman and Floyd Mayweather Jr. ![]() The rival stars have finally agreed to meet in the ring after months of boxing's dream matchup looking like it might never happen, with WBC champion Fury looking to win the WBA, WBO and IBF titles away from the Ukrainian to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since British compatriot Lennox Lewis.Īfter months of failed negotiations between the camps earlier this year, Usyk beat Daniel Dubois and Fury opted for a crossover bout against former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou. A historic fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 later this year.
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