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Tyson Fury Confirms Fight Date Against Oleksander Usyk Ahead of Francis Ngannou Fight

Tyson Fury Confirms Fight Date Against Oleksander Usyk Ahead of Francis Ngannou Fight

Tyson Fury Sets Date for Oleksander Usyk Fight Prior to Francis Ngannou Showdown

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksander Usyk is finally happening. The heavyweight division could see an undisputed champion for the first time in over 23 years after the Fury vs. Usyk fight. The announcement of the deal between Fury and Usyk sent shockwaves through the boxing world, and now, ahead of the Francis Ngannou fight, the date of the bout has been revealed.

Date of Tyson Fury vs Oleksander Usyk

Saudi Arabia’s advisor and a crucial figure in the deal, Turki Alalshikh, was the first to confirm the news. He took to social media to share the poster and an official confirmation, stating, “FURY vs USYK Signed.” As Fury is presently preparing for his fight against Ngannou on October 28th in Saudi Arabia, recent reports have emerged confirming the date of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksander Usyk bout. Initial reports suggest that the fight is scheduled for December 23rd and now the new reports suggest that it is a confirmed date.

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Tyson Fury, boasting a record of 33-0-1 with 24 knockouts, previously attained the status of undisputed heavyweight champion in 2015 by defeating Wladimir Klitschko. Fury made a triumphant comeback by defeating Deontay Wilder to reclaim the WBC belt. 

Now, he faces a formidable challenge in the form of Oleksandr Usyk, an accomplished fighter with a record of 21-0 and 14 knockouts. The fight is expected to take place at the same venue as the Ngannou fight, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which has recently gained prominence as a destination for high-profile boxing events.

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Meanwhile, Fury is set to take on Francis Ngannou, and according to many fans, he is the favorite and expected to triumph easily. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see whether he secures a victory or faces a setback ahead of the Usyk bout.

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