New date set for Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk due to Francis Ngannou heroics

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed heavyweight title bout will take place on February 17, according to ESPN.

The clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was earlier pencilled in for December 23.

Fury’s night from hell against Ngannou has complicated things
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However, that date had to be pushed back after Fury received the shock of his career from Francis Ngannou on October 28.

'The Gypsy King was knocked down by the MMA legend in an exhibition bout, and left with a black eye before controversially winning via a split decision.

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