Oleksandr Usyk: record, next fight and profile →
Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, was clearly disgusted by Tyson Fury’s latest showing in the ring. The WBC heavyweight titlist from Manchester, England, found himself floundering at times in his ballyhooed 10-round “crossover” match with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou last Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alexander Krassyuk has no objections to putting off the undisputed heavyweight championship for another month or two—so long as Tyson Fury can supply a legitimate excuse.
Chris Eubank Jr’s thoughts on Saturday nights ‘Battle of the Baddest’ between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou were shared by the entire boxing world.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom believes the undisputed fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has taken a big hit in the wake of Fury's performance against MMA veteran Francis Ngannou.
Tyson Fury reminded an army of critics after his shockingly close victory over Francis Ngannou of what he predicted before their 10-round, non-title fight. The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion anticipates an easier fight when he opposes Oleksandr Usyk than Ngannou
Thousands of words will be used to describe Tyson Fury’s performance in Saudia Arabia on Saturday night. None of them will be complimentary. Not a single one of them should deflect any attention or praise away from what Francis Ngannou achieved. Ngannou
Oleksandr Usyk's promoter, Alex Krassyuk, says WBC champion Tyson Fury is bound to move forward with a planned undisputed fight. On Saturday in Saudi Arabia, Fury barely overcame MMA veteran Francis Ngannou to win a close ten round split decision.
Oleksandr Usyk still wants to fight Tyson Fury on December 23. Fury and his co-promoter, Frank Warren, weren’t so sure Saturday night that will still be the date of their heavyweight title unification fight. Fury suffered a small cut on the lower left side of his forehead and some swelling around his left eye
Eddie Hearn was direct with his take on what took place in Saudi Arabia and how believes it can work to his advantage. Tyson Fury claimed a split decision win over former UFC heavyweight champion and pro boxing debutant Francis Ngannou in their ESPN+/TNT Sport Pay-Per-View main event Saturday in Riyadh.
Promoter Bob Arum says neither Tyson Fury nor Oleksandr Usyk were all that concerned with what the other is set to make for their undisputed heavyweight championship.