Tyson Fury’s much-anticipated showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is OFF! Fury, the reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion, encountered a bizarre incident during sparringin Riyadh, resulting in a huge nasty cut above his right eye. This unfortunate turn of events required immediate medical intervention and a good number of stitches, putting Fury on the sidelines for a bit.
The much-awaited bout, originally set for February 17th in Saudi Arabia, is now on hold. The unexpected pause comes as a bummer, especially considering the mountains moved to make this historic clash happen.
‼️ Footage has now emerged appearing to show the moment Tyson Fury was cut by an ELBOW in sparring, causing the Oleksandr Usyk fight to be postponed… pic.twitter.com/dDy3e0Cv4o
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 2, 2024
A spokesperson chimed in, somewhat deflated, “Just when you thought we were on the home stretch, life throws a curveball. It’s a letdown, no doubt, especially after everyone’s hard graft to bring this epic showdown to life. We’re on pins and needles waiting for the doc’s verdict on Tyson’s recovery timeline. Once we’ve got the lowdown, we’ll be all hands on deck, coordinating with all the key players and our Saudi pals to pin down a new date. We’ll keep the lines open and update you as things unfold.”
Fury, equally bummed out, shared, “Gutted doesn’t even cut it. I was all geared up, in top form, and now this. It’s a tough pill to swallow for everyone who’s been part of this colossal event. I’m bent on bouncing back for the rescheduled face-off once my eye’s back in fighting shape. I’ve got to extend my apologies to my crew, Team Usyk, the undercard warriors, our partners, the fans, and of course, our gracious hosts in Saudi Arabia.”
