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British boxer Tyson Fury has finally secured his wish to face the three-time champion, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, in a bid to unify the heavyweight titles.
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed the bout on his X , formerly Twitter. The fight, scheduled for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will see Fury defending the WBC title while Usyk defends the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.
Although there is no set date for the fight, it could take place on December 23 or early 2023. Speculations suggest that Fury could earn up to $200 million for the match.
"You can't run rabbit run anymore. Usyk - you're getting it."
Warren is thrilled with the fight
In a statement from the Riyadh Season sports and entertainment festival organizers, Warren expressed his delight at finally having this fight signed.
"Heavyweights always capture the imagination of fans, and I have no doubt that this will be the greatest boxing event of the century," Warren said.
He can't wait to see Fury crowned the undisputed champion of the top division and thanked the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia and its director, Turki Alalkshikh, for making the evening possible.
The fight will be promoted by Queensberry, Top Rank, K2, and Usyk17.
Fury and Usyk, the protagonists
The Briton regained the WBC heavyweight title in 2020 after knocking out Deontay Wilder in the seventh round and retained it in the 2021 rematch with an eleventh-round knockout. The "Gypsy King" will arrive in Riyadh with a record of 33-0-1, including 24 KO's.
Before facing Usyk, Fury will take on former UFC heavyweight championFrancis Ngannou. This bout is scheduled for October 28, also in Riyadh.
Usyk captured his belts in September 2021 by defeating Anthony Joshua, whom he beat again a year later to solidify his reign. The Ukrainian has a record of 21-0, including 14 KO's.