Fury calls for Christmas clash with Usyk
Tyson Fury has called for the undisputed heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk to take place the
night before Christmas Eve; Fury says he will be ready to fight Usyk on December 23, after he becomes “the official baddest man on the planet” against Francis NgannouTyson Fury has confirmed he will be ready to fight Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed heavyweight championship clash on December 23.
It's a short turnaround for Fury, who has his first contest of 2023 on Saturday, albeit one against a mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
But he is adamant he can take on Usyk for the unified WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles on two days before Christmas.
"We've signed the contracts," Fury told Sky Sports. "December 23, that's out there isn't it? It's only eight weeks away from Saturday. Why not?
"I've not even had a fight this year so get two in before the end of the year would be fantastic. Double payday," he continued. "There'll be a nice big turkey in the Fury household this Christmas.
"If it happens December 23, I'll be playing that song, Driving Home For Christmas, I won't land back in the UK till Christmas Eve, late Christmas Eve and if we get a delay I'll be spending Christmas with the reindeers in the airport!"
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