The 35-year-old boxer returned to training with the aim of regaining his championship status after losing a split decision (115-112, 114-113 and 113-114) to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk last month.
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The two heavyweights recently faced off in Saudi Arabia, with Usyk emerging victorious to unify the division.
The historic first battle finally took place earlier this month after a lot of waiting and an injury to Fury, which delayed proceedings.
“The Gypsy King” (34-1-1) suffered his first professional defeat on Saturday night when he lost the closest of split decisions in a fight to crown boxing’s first undisputed world heavyweight champion in 25 years.
Fury lost to Usyk in Saudi Arabia on a split-decision, with the Ukrainian winning 115-112 and 114-113 on two scorecards and Fury winning 114-113 on the third judge’s scorecard.
The early rounds were tight and tense as the two heavyweights figured out one another before Fury began to find his rhythm
Usyk turned to face Fury on stage but the Englishman stared straight ahead facing the crowd with his arms folded.
Tyson Fury has revealed his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is set to take place on December 23.
While a date is yet to be confirmed, the showdown will be scheduled for either December 23 or the early part of 2024.
Fury, who holds the WBC heavyweight title, will box the ex-UFC heavyweight champion in Riyadh on 28 October, but the Briton has hinted that he already has his eyes on a rematch in a different discipline.
Fury most recently fought last December, stopping compatriot Derek Chisora inside 10 rounds, but talks over an undisputed world title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk bitterly broke down earlier this year.
TalkSPORT‘s Simon Jordan recently revealed that he had it on good authority Saudi Arabia was planning to make a big move in the heavyweight division.
The unified WBA, WBO and IBF champion also holds The Ring Magazine belt and the less-prestigious IBO title
The key to the breakthrough was Usyk’s willingness to accept 30 per cent of the revenue as Fury demanded, which he had resisted.
Joshua will return to the ring against Jermaine Franklin on April 1 at The O2 arena, while Fury’s promoters have set April 29 as the date for their bout with Usyk, which could land at Wembley Stadium.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet at Wembley Stadium in April, with a fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship…
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WBC king Fury and WBA, IBF and WBO champion Usyk are poised to do battle as the unbeaten superstars put everything on the line in a four-belt undisputed clash.
The UFC star never lost his world title in the octagon but decided this weekend that he wouldn’t be signing an extended contract with the promotion, thus vacating the belt and moving on to other options. And he believes that it’s likely his next fight will take place in a boxing ring, with Joshua one of his dream opponents.
Fury defeated his British rival Derek Chisora for the third time in his career to retain his WBC title earlier this month.