Oleksandr Usyk greets Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia and sends clear message to Francis Ngannou
27/10/2023 20:01
Oleksandr Usyk has told Francis Ngannou to make sure that Tyson Fury is ready to fight on December 23rd.
The Ukrainian star has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the crossover showdown between Fury and Ngannou, a bout that has captured the attention of fight fans from all over the world.
However Fury and Usyk found time for a warm meetup on the eve of the fight, with the Ukrainian star lifting the Gypsy King with a big embrace.
Usyk is hoping to unify the heavyweight division against Fury, with a December fight on the cards should Fury be able to see off the MMA legend in Riyadh.
With that in mind, the Ukrainian had a clear message for Ngannou, who stands in the way of that prospective blockbuster fight before Christmas.
On Instagram, Usyk wrote: “Francis, be careful with Tyson, I need him in the ring on December 23.”
The date of December 23 is yet to be formally confirmed, however Fury also believes that the two of them will go head-to-head in December, rather than January as has been otherwise proposed.
Fury told Sky Sports: “I’m expecting the fight to take place in December, that’s what I’ve been told, so I’ve got no reason to disbelieve it.
“Usyk has to fight me in December, doesn’t have a choice.
“He’s signed a contract so if he doesn’t, he’s breached contract and he gets sued. He doesn’t really have a choice."
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— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) October 27, 2023@TysonFury x @Usykaa
As a result, fight fans all around the world will be hoping that Ngannou, as impressive a fighter as he is, won’t stand in the way of that blockbuster fight in December.
