On February 2nd, a notable insider in the boxing world, Mike Coppinger, shared that a preliminary date for the ultimate world championship title fight in the super heavyweight division between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had been established.
According to Coppinger's social media posts, the fight is scheduled for April 29, 2023, and Usyk has already finalized his end of the deal with the Saudis. Now, Fury is required to do the same.
Later, Frank Warren, the promoter of the "Gypsy King," discussed the ongoing negotiations for the Usyk vs. Fury bout on talkSport.
"The fight will 100% take place on the last Saturday of April [the 29th - Ed]. I believe that we will decide on the venue within the next 6-7 days, no more. If we cannot arrange what we were asked to do for Tyson and Usyk in Saudi Arabia, then the fight will take place in Great Britain," Warren said.
Talks about the Usyk-Fury fight
Negotiations between representatives of Fury and Usyk are currently underway to arrange a highly anticipated fight for the coveted title of absolute champion in the super heavyweight division. It was initially reported that the match could potentially take place on March 4th.
Several countries are being considered as possible hosts for this monumental event, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Great Britain.
The victor of this epic clash between Usyk and Fury will earn the distinction of becoming the first absolute heavyweight world champion since the legendary Lennox Lewis.
Recently, Alex Krassyuk, who represents the interests of the Ukrainian fighter, shared exciting details regarding the organization of the match. According to the official, it is highly probable that the fight for the title of absolute world champion in the super heavyweight category will take place at the end of April.