A historic fight to determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 is on the horizon this winter, as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have finally agreed to meet in the ring after months of anticipation. Let's look at the potential timeline for this fight.
WBC champion Tyson Fury aims to unify the heavyweight division by challenging WBA, WBO, and IBF titleholder Oleksandr Usyk, with the hope of becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis over two decades ago.
After unsuccessful negotiations earlier this year, Usyk fought and defeated Daniel Dubois, while Fury engaged in a crossover bout against Francis Ngannou, seemingly burying the prospects of their showdown.
However, much to the excitement of boxing fans worldwide, Fury and Usyk are now poised to create a historic event, potentially surpassing the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle."
Originally planned for Saturday, December 23, the date might be pushed into the new year, likely on December 30, due to Fury's strenuous fight against Ngannou. This momentous clash will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.