Even the most discriminating boxing fans find it difficult to choose among the many titles. Nonetheless, Oleksandr Usyk is the world champion in the heavyweight division, which is the hallmark of the four-belt era. After a sluggish start, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury and prevailed in a split decision to take the title of the new undisputed champion. The latter is now seeking a rematch.
Fury’s co-promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed a rematch clause in the contract shortly after the fight. Tyson Fury reaffirmed his intention to fight again when asked if he wanted one right now. He went so far as to blame his defeat on his sympathetic scoring prejudice for the Russian-Ukrainian War. Thus, Usyk, who is currently 22-0-0 (14 KOs), gets to reclaim the victory over the British heavyweight.
Now, Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) has activated his right to an immediate rematch with Usyk. Promoter Bob Arum suggests that even if Usyk defeats Fury once more, Fury can still fight Anthony Joshua since he has his safety net in place. The former champion of the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO is also fond of seeing a “Battle of Britain” take place. He and Oleksandr Usyk are expected to rerun things shortly, according to insiders.
Arum said they will get together at the end of the year or in the beginning of 2025 to talk Boxing. TalkSport.com’s boxing editor Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn), details the actions on X. Fury wins big because a fight with Joshua is a certain. In addition, he could get another opportunity to play as an A-side if he is fortunate enough to score goals. However, if “The Cat” has taught us anything, it’s to never write him out just yet.
Frank Warren says Oleksandr Usyk should continue to have the IBF belt.
Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed heavyweight champion, and Frank Warren believes he should keep his IBF belt. He overcame a sluggish start and defeated Tyler Perry to force a points game last Saturday in Riyadh. The 35-year-old British competitor received a tidy score of 114-113 from the judges. Usyk prevailed by split decision after sets of 115–112 and 114–113.
It was also a physically demanding battle that was difficult. The powerful Morecambe native sought to remove Usyk from the picture by winning the WBA (Super), IBF/WBO/IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. He therefore gave it everything he had, even landing a devastating uppercut in Round 6. Both boxers are on a clinical suspension due to rumors of a broken jaw and extreme rigidity.
“The Cat” formally retains his IBF belt for one more week despite the ongoing controversy and strong backing for the Fury-Usyk fight. Warren claims that he is obligated to uphold his obligatory in order to keep his IBF championship. He also supported a scheme that would have kept Usyk in charge of the IBF championship.
Oleksandr Usyk has been suspended due to the intensity of the fight.For forty or forty-five days, I believe, by commission. Consequently, at this point in the game, he cannot be stripped.since he is unable to defend his championship…It was an amazing fight on June 1st between Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic. In the worst situation, there will be a temporary title match. Whatever occurs, if the fight is held as a temporary championship match, Through Seconds Out Boxing (@boxing), Frank Warren
Usyk has already asked the IBF for a waiver in order to keep the title. The choice will be made by the IBF soon enough. Warren doubts that either camp will be pleased if they move in a positive direction and meet without a title or even an interim title up for grabs.
