Injury While Training For Tanding, Tyson Fury Canceled Against Oleksandr Usyk

Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk canceled against Tyson Fury (Instagram/@usykaa).

JAKARTA The grand match for the heavyweight boxing world title between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was canceled after Fury decided to withdraw due to injury while undergoing training.

The four heavyweight world title belts will be at stake after Fury and Usyk decided to face each other on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

However, on Friday, February 2 evening local time, Queensberry Promotions and Fury holder of the WBC title revealed that the fight had to be postponed due to severe injuries above Fury's right eye.

In a statement, Queensberry Promotions said that Fury's injuries were "significant and required immediate medical attention".

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— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) February 2, 2024

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"I was really devastated. I feel sorry for everyone involved in this big event and I will work hard towards a rescheduled date after my eyes heal," Fury said.

The 35-year-old boxer has arranged a long-awaited match with Usyk after avoiding KO to beat former UFC heavyweight world champion Francis Ngannou last October.

Currently, no new date has yet been proposed, but boxing journalist Dan Rafael revealed on his social media accounts that talks were being held with Filip Hrgovic the main challenger to the IBF belt to fight Usyk on February 17th.

Although, this is also unclear, considering that Hrgovic is scheduled to face winner Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk at the end of this year or fight against other boxers to fight for a low title.