Tyson Fury OUT Of Oleksandr Usyk Fight With New Opponent Lined Up

Early reports suggest that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will not do battle for the undisputed heavyweight world championship on February 17.

The fight – the first of its kind in over two decades – was all set for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in just over two weeks’ time, but it appears the Brit has suffered a cut in a sparring session that will prevent it from going ahead as planned.

Fury has previously said he would prepare just five weeks for the fight which many feel is the toughest test of his career. There have been rumours circulating about his camp, particularly after the departure of Jai Opetaia, but insiders say that nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

Still, former cruiserweight world champion turned pundit Johnny Nelson has put weight being the speculation by saying his own sources say camp has not been going well for ‘The Gypsy King.’

It is reported by Boxing News that Team Usyk are now shifting their attention to another opponent, targeting a fight with Filip Hrgovic instead, who is the IBF mandatory challenger.

More news on the situation is expected soon.