Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Alexander Usik (21-0, 14 KOs) held a press conference, officially announcing the fight for the absolute heavyweight title. During the meeting with media representatives, both boxers were, as usual, confident in themselves.
“Usik, you can run, but the Gypsy King will catch up with you sooner or later. This is my era, and your time is over. Your undefeated record and your belts will soon be mine!” Fury said.
“I have one goal, I have one path and it leads to the absolute championship. This is the fight I want. When the first bell sounds, it will be hot in the ring!” - Usik announced.
The fight, scheduled for February 17 in Riyadh, will be the first fight in history for four heavyweight championship belts. The previous fight for a full set of titles in the royal division took place in 1999, but Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield fought then for three trophies, since the WBO federation did not yet have full status.
