Tyson Fury handed boxing suspension after Oleksandr Usyk loss. Exphore the Reason
Tyson Fury has received a one-week medical suspension from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last weekend. Fury lost the undisputed heavyweight world title fight in Saudi Arabia on points to Usyk, who has been suspended until June 2.
The UAE Boxing Commission, which oversaw the bout, has informed Fury that he is not allowed to fight until this weekend. Both fighters showed signs of damage after the match, with Usyk needing four stitches for a cut above his right eye and being taken to the hospital for checks. Initial concerns about a possible broken jaw were later dismissed.
Meanwhile, Fury has expressed his desire to face Usyk again in their contracted rematch in Riyadh in October. Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the second fight will be announced soon.
Speaking at the announcement of Queensbury’s Magnificent Seven card on July 20, Warren told the PA news agency: “There will be a rematch and that will be confirmed and announced in due course.
“I think it will be better than the original fight. They both know each other, they’ve shared the ring and they’ll be looking to use what they’ve gained from the fight as an advantage to beat their opponent.”
Usyk may have dealt Fury his first professional loss, but Warren insists the “Gypsy King” has already established a boxing legacy. A win over Usyk, who boasts an undefeated record in all 22 bouts, would only solidify it further.
“I think his legacy is there,” he said. “Of course, he wants to win and he’s got to win. He’s only asking for the rematch because he thinks he can win. He believes in himself and it would cement his legacy. Everyone out there thinks Usyk is the best out there so let’s see what Tyson does. He rang me and he said he wants the rematch so here we are.”
Warren, who has been with Fury since his 2018 comeback, is confident his fighter will prevail in the rematch. Explaining why Fury would come out on top, Warren stated: “He’s a fighting man, it’s what he brings to the ring. He’s been caught a couple of times in his last couple of fights but he gets up and shows what he’s made of.
“I don’t want to see that happen. But like Usyk, he’s very similar, they’re very cute guys who know their boxing and I have confidence in Tyson. That fight has taken a lot out of both of them so we will see.”
