The fight between Usik and Fury was supposed to take place on February 17, but due to the Briton’s cut, it was postponed.
This information was reported by Turki Al ash-Sheikh on the social network X, URA-Inform reports.
Subsequently, an official statement from the organizers appeared that the fight between the Ukrainian and British boxer would take place on May 18 in the capital of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh).
The head of the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment, Turki Al al-Sheikh, said that the winner fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion between Oleksandr Usik and Tyson Fury will receive a special watch «Jacob & Co».
On his page on the social network X, he released footage of the special gift. In particular, inside the special watches there are miniature copies of Alexander Usik and Tyson Fury.
It is noted that another such watch is planned to be sold at Sotheby's» auction, the proceeds from it will go to a charitable organization &# 171;Make-A-Wish International».
Elegance intertwined with the timeless battle of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk ?
Behold the exclusive commemorative watch, a masterpiece crafted by 'Jacob & Co'
capturing the essence of beauty and the spirit of the #RingOfFire
One watch will find its home on the wrists of… pic.twitter.com/LK5zYmF61s— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) May 7, 2024
Recall that it was previously reported that Paul Malignaggi and Lennox Lewis gave predictions for the Usyk vs. Fury fight.