Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will next month agree on a date for their much anticipated rematch. Frank Warren.
Usyk beat Tyson Fury via a split decision when they met in Saudi Arabia earlier in May. Usyk became the first boxer since 1999 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Lennox Lewis was the last man to achieve the feat.
“I spoke to him [Fury] after the fight and obviously when he got back just to make sure he’s okay,” Warren told Sky Sports. “He was very disappointed but very philosophical,” said fight promoter Frank Warren.
“The rematch was signed before the first fight took place anyway and that date will be set within the next month or so, both fighters said they want it and we’ll go from there.
“It was a fabulous fight, two absolute gladiators who didn’t leave anything in the ring in an epic fight in the most important fight of the 21st century.
“A very very close fight and I think it will be an even bigger one next time.”
Meanwhile Tyson Fury’s uncle Peter Fury said his corner contributed to his loss to Usyk.
“There should only be one man in the corner, there shouldn’t be three or four. Some are too emotional in the corner and some are giving the wrong advice… you’ve got to give precise clear information.
“I don’t know what the situation is but clearly for me the game plan was wrong and only one should be speaking. How can you listen to all that? It’s going a bit panicky and it’s all over the place.” said in a recent interview.
