JAKARTA - Good news about visiting world boxing lovers. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are reported to have approached the agreement to get into the ring.
However, it is likely that both will not fight for the undisputed heavyweight world title in England.
This was conveyed by Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas. He confirmed the deal was close to the finish line, but warned the fight might be held in the Middle East.
"We all got together and we're almost done, there's not much left to talk about," Climas told talkSPORT.
"Two heavyweights, the best in the sport, an undeniable heavyweight championship fight, that's what fans need."
"Most likely the slowest fight will take place on March 4 and will occur in the Middle East," he continued.
Fury recently stopped Derek Chisora in their trilogy fight. At that time, Usyk was on the edge of the ring at the Tottenham stadium.
Talks for their unification took place even before Fury fought Chisora and continued after Kingmen defended the title.
Usyk had fought in the Middle East before. At that time he climbed into the ring in Saudi Arabia to beat Anthony Joshua last August.
There is a possibility that Fury Vs Usyk will again occur in Saudi Arabia. However, Qatar and England are also interested in becoming the venue for the fight between the two world champions.
"I heard other options are coming as possible London or Qatar. But, most likely we are targeting Saudis because they are very interested in the fight, Saudis love Usyk," Klimas said.
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