Usyk-Fury fight postponed following Fury’s injury

2 February 2024, 09:00 PM

The much-anticipated match between boxing heavyweights Tyson Fury and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk, initially set for Feb. 17, has been postponed indefinitely after the UK boxer was injured.

According to Boxing Scene media outlet, Fury's injury occurred during a sparring session.

A photo released by journalist Michael Benson on Twitter shows the boxer with a significant eyebrow cut requiring stitches.

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, holding titles from the WBA, WBO, and IBF, was supposed to challenge Tyson for his WBC title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 17.

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