Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed an undisputed fight after months of negotiations.
Queensberry Promotions - Fury’s British co-promoter, and Fury himself tweeted that a deal had been signed, ending months of speculation. The fight will go ahead at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine’s Usyk recently defeated Daniel Dubois to retain his unified status as WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, while Fury last fought in December, beating Derek Chisora in a trilogy rematch.
Fury’s next fight is on October 28, against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, but his WBC championship is not on the line.
While it is a professional fight, there are rumours that a clash in Saudi Arabia between Fury and Usyk could take place before the end of 2023, or in early 2024.
“Delighted to finally get this fight signed,” said Frank Warren of Queensberry.
“This is the biggest fight that could possibly be made in our sport. The heavyweights always spark the imagination of the fans, and I have no doubt this will be the biggest boxing event of the century. I look forward to Tyson reclaiming the three belts that he never lost in the ring. Huge thanks to His Excellency and the GEA.”
“Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are the two greatest heavyweights of their generation, and I can’t wait to see what happens when they step into the ring in Riyadh. They are special talents worthy of competing for the greatest prize in sports,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “I would like to thank His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and everyone involved in helping make this legendary night a reality.”
“I can’t believe that it’s happening but it is,” said Alex Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter. “Difficult to express my admiration for being part of the biggest heavyweight fight of the century. Gratitude to the KSA and his excellency Turki Al-Sheikh for making it happen, respect to Tyson for his courage and thank the Lord for all he gives us.”