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Usyk conqueror reveals tactics to beat boxing’s top heavyweight

Phil Jay — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:51:21 +0000

One of few opponents to hold a victory over Oleksandr Usyk has revealed the tactics to beat boxing’s top heavyweight. Lukasz Wawrzyczek, who faced Usyk in the amateurs and gave away considerable weight to the Ukrainian master, managed to score a victory in a team tournament. Since then, Usyk has gone on to be untouchable… Usyk conqueror reveals tactics to beat boxing’s top heavyweight

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Tyson Fury talks drunken fall, says ‘amateur’ Usyk ‘was too easy’

Phil Jay — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:13:33 +0000

Tyson Fury discussed his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and a recent drunken fall as the former heavyweight champion emerged from his exile. In a YouTube interview with his energy drink, Furiosity, Fury reflected on his first defeat and blamed complacency for Usyk taking his WBC title. Despite almost being knocked out and bounced around the… Tyson Fury talks drunken fall, says ‘amateur’ Usyk ‘was too easy’

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Tyson Fury reveals undisputed as Usyk promoter mocks faceplant

Phil Jay — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:02:07 +0000

Tyson Fury announced himself ready to gain revenge over Oleksandr Usyk, but only to be trolled by the Ukrainian promoter. “The Gypsy King” got himself back in the gym five days after faceplanting the pavement on a drunken night out in Morecambe. The video went viral, and Fury stirred up fan fears of a return… Tyson Fury reveals undisputed as Usyk promoter mocks faceplant

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Usyk remains undisputed, Hrgovic vs Dubois for IBF interim belt

Phil Jay — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:10:21 +0000

As World Boxing News first stated in the days after his victory over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk will remain undisputed heavyweight champion. WBN gave two reasons at the time, one of which has since come to fruition. Usyk requested an exception to keep his red belt following a decision triumph against Fury due to his… Usyk remains undisputed, Hrgovic vs Dubois for IBF interim belt

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Usyk vs Fury II: Undisputed heavyweight title rematch on Dec 21

Phil Jay — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:35:01 +0000

The undisputed heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will happen on December 21 during the Riyadh Season. Usyk will put all four of his titles on the line after requesting an exception from the IBF, which WBN reported first when informed by the Ukrainian superstar’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk. The IBF is currently… Usyk vs Fury II: Undisputed heavyweight title rematch on Dec 21

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Explained: Why Usyk and Tyson Fury are ‘suspended’ from boxing

Phil Jay — Fri, 24 May 2024 10:20:01 +0000

World Boxing News has moved to clarify that Tyson Fury is not suspended from boxing after a flag appeared on a statistics website. For the second time in days, a yellow flag has appeared next to one of the two heavyweights competing in the undisputed contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk… Explained: Why Usyk and Tyson Fury are ‘suspended’ from boxing

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Usyk vs Fury II on course for undisputed heavyweight title

Phil Jay — Thu, 23 May 2024 08:28:49 +0000

The Usyk vs Fury rematch has the most significant ray of hope of having the undisputed heavyweight title on the line. World Boxing News broke the news on Wednesday that the IBF and Oleksandr Usyk are finally on the same page regarding its mandatory obligation. After the IBF President welcomed an exception request from Usyk’s… Usyk vs Fury II on course for undisputed heavyweight title

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Tyson Fury rematch signed, Usyk’s IBF title in Hrgovic’s hands

Phil Jay — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:42:11 +0000

Tyson Fury has confirmed his future intentions through promoter Frank Warren for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. As a result, Usyk will lose the IBF title due to a mandatory stipulation unless number one contender Filip Hrgovic agrees to one final step aside. Warren appeared on talkSPORT to outline that Fury has agreed to the… Tyson Fury rematch signed, Usyk’s IBF title in Hrgovic’s hands

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Heavyweight tournament takes a hit, faces delay or semi-final split

WBN Staff — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:39:38 +0000

A delay to Oleksandr Usyk’s next title defense could see a future heavyweight semi-final tournament split ahead of agreements for several bouts. It had been proposed to Middle Eastern investors that Tyson Fury vs Usyk and Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua could occur on the same night. However, the December showpiece event is now in… Heavyweight tournament takes a hit, faces delay or semi-final split

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Oleksandr Usyk stresses the importance of Tyson Fury fight deal

WBN Staff — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:24:08 +0000

Pound for Pound king Oleksandr Usyk discussed his fight with Tyson Fury and why it’s so essential for the whole sport of boxing. The unified WBA, IBF, and WBO ruler is chasing greatness but seems to have come up against a brick wall when it comes to Fury. His heavyweight rival has shown considerably less… Oleksandr Usyk stresses the importance of Tyson Fury fight deal

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Oleksandr Usyk accuses ‘Belly’ Fury of stalling deal over money

WBN Staff — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:14:55 +0000

Oleksandr Usyk has accused Tyson Fury of choosing money over glory as an undisputed heavyweight title deal stalls between the pair for the spring. Usyk and Fury had been locked in talks since last year. However, the potential to take the clash to the Middle East has brought complications. While the Ukrainian has agreed on… Oleksandr Usyk accuses ‘Belly’ Fury of stalling deal over money

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‘Small’ Oleksandr Usyk is the same size as ‘Big’ George Foreman

Phil Jay — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:31:11 +0000

Oleksandr Usyk continually gets called “small” for the heavyweight division despite being the same size as ‘Big’ George Foreman during his first run. The Ukrainian recently traveled to London and picked up his WBN Fighter of the Year Award for 2022. He is now a fully-fledged top-division campaigner. His fantastic run at cruiserweight ended in… ‘Small’ Oleksandr Usyk is the same size as ‘Big’ George Foreman

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Oleksandr Usyk to lay down undisputed Tyson Fury UK challenge

Phil Jay — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:56:44 +0000

WBN Fighter of the Year for 2022, Oleksandr Usyk, is set to lay an undisputed challenge down to Tyson Fury at Tottenham Stadium in London on Saturday night. Usyk, who flew in from Ukraine on Friday, accepted the WBN trophy before settling into his hotel. The unified heavyweight champion will now be ringside as Fury… Oleksandr Usyk to lay down undisputed Tyson Fury UK challenge

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Usyk vs Fury can happen Dec 3, if not, Deontay Wilder is the target

Phil Jay — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:07:19 +0000

Usyk vs Fury: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury can battle it out for the undisputed heavyweight boxing throne this year despite previous doubts over the date. Usyk initially stated he wanted to spend time with his family and would not be open to fighting on December 3rd. This scenario led Fury to target Anthony Joshua… Usyk vs Fury can happen Dec 3, if not, Deontay Wilder is the target

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Tyson Fury vs Mahmoud Charr likely for Dec 3, “sausage” AJ stalls

Phil Jay — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:17:02 +0000

Tyson Fury will likely share the ring with Mahmoud Charr on December 3rd after Anthony Joshua stalled on signing his Fury vs Joshua contract. Fury took to social media on Friday to brand AJ a “sausage” as the “Gypsy King” aired his disappointment over an agreement. Will Fury vs Joshua happen next? Joshua’s management team… Tyson Fury vs Mahmoud Charr likely for Dec 3, “sausage” AJ stalls

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Usyk vs Fury can happen this year, spanner thrown in Joshua talks

WBN Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:31:13 +0000

Usyk vs Fury can happen in the coming, according to the Ukrainian’s management team, as a spanner hit Anthony Joshua negotiations. Oleksandr Usyk is willing to fight Tyson Fury this year, giving the most unambiguous indication yet that an undisputed heavyweight clash is possible, says Egis Klimas. Despite Usyk’s desire to remain out of the… Usyk vs Fury can happen this year, spanner thrown in Joshua talks

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Usyk urges AJ to drop “freeloaders” – explains Fury undisputed delay

Phil Jay — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:52:19 +0000

Oleksandr Usyk is back in his element of Ukraine and giving his thoughts on the debacle in the aftermath of facing Anthony Joshua. Usyk dominated Joshua for the second time but had two tough pills to swallow from the final bell. Firstly, one judge ultimately got it wrong in awarding Joshua the fight for a… Usyk urges AJ to drop “freeloaders” – explains Fury undisputed delay

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Lennox Lewis asks for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury undisputed deal

Phil Jay — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:42:41 +0000

The last man to become undisputed at heavyweight, Lennox Lewis, has asked Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury to reach an agreement. Talks for all the marbles to be on the line for Usyk vs Fury are underway since the former defeated Anthony Joshua convincingly for a second time. Most boxing fans see Usyk and Fury… Lennox Lewis asks for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury undisputed deal

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Exclusive: “P4P number one Usyk causes Fury great problems” – Boente

Phil Jay — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:38:37 +0000

Bernd Boente, the powerhouse manager behind the Klitschko brothers’ dominant heavyweight run, discussed Usyk vs Fury with WBN. The now DAZN analyst and long-time CEO of the Klitschko Management Group gained sufficient experience in the top division to have vast knowledge. Boente believes Oleksandr Usyk will be significantly live against Tyson Fury if the pair… Exclusive: “P4P number one Usyk causes Fury great problems” – Boente

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WBC extends Usyk vs Fury undisputed deadline as mandatory mess rots

Phil Jay — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:40:07 +0000

After the WBC extended his retirement deadline, Tyson Fury will have an extra week to chase an undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk. As World Boxing News predicted on the back of his cousin Rico Burton’s shock murder, Fury is given more time by the WBC. This scenario means a potential fight with Usyk needs to… WBC extends Usyk vs Fury undisputed deadline as mandatory mess rots

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Deontay Wilder open to facing Usyk, makes undisputed prediction

Phil Jay — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:31:30 +0000

Deontay Wilder is open to fighting Oleksandr Usyk in the future as the former WBC heavyweight champion plots another title shot. Wilder is currently two wins away from securing another attempt at the WBC belt. As part of a semi-final eliminator tournament, Wilder has to beat Robert Helenius before the winner of Andy Ruiz Jr.… Deontay Wilder open to facing Usyk, makes undisputed prediction

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Tyson Fury prices himself out of Oleksandr Usyk fight despite 50-50

WBN Staff — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:26:16 +0000

Tyson Fury attempts to price himself out of an undisputed fight with dangerous Pound for Pound king Oleksandr Usyk. “The Gypsy King,” who wanted to fight Derek Chisora earlier this month, has no other options open to him right now. His UK and US promoters want him to face Usyk for all the heavyweight belts.… Tyson Fury prices himself out of Oleksandr Usyk fight despite 50-50

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Six-strong undisputed heavyweight tournament at risk over Usyk vs Fury

Phil Jay — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:28:06 +0000

The fact promoters are optimistic about making Usyk vs Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title leaves Al Haymon’s title plans at risk. Haymon has a four-person mini-tournament secured for September and October that could ultimately have the WBC belt on the line. Usyk vs Fury That scenario depends on Tyson Fury relinquishing the green and… Six-strong undisputed heavyweight tournament at risk over Usyk vs Fury

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Shock comeback plan opens up for AJ as Saudis bid for Usyk vs Fury

Phil Jay — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:54:46 +0000

Anthony Joshua could be heading to China for his comeback as conqueror Oleksandr Usyk plots an undisputed fight with Tyson Fury. AJ lost to Usyk for the second time on Saturday night despite landing a few more body shots than he did in the first meeting. After a third career loss, Joshua is staring into… Shock comeback plan opens up for AJ as Saudis bid for Usyk vs Fury

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Usyk vs Fury: Undisputed P4P has to be next amid WBC deadline delay

Phil Jay — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:29:58 +0000

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury for all the marbles at heavyweight is now the only fight to make moving forward. That’s if Fury fights again. Four days remain on a WBC deadline for Fury to decide his future. However, the World Boxing Council may allow a compassionate extension due to a recent family tragedy. Fury’s… Usyk vs Fury: Undisputed P4P has to be next amid WBC deadline delay

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