GRAPHIC WARNING! Exact moment of Tyson Fury’s devastating cut revealed causing Oleksandr Usyk fight to be cancelled

Footage of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury's nasty cut above the eye during a sparring session has been released.

GRAPHIC WARNING! Exact moment of Tyson Fury’s devastating cut revealed causing Oleksandr Usyk fight to be cancelled

Footage of Tyson Fury being cut revealed (via X)

The highly anticipated heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk came to an abrupt halt. This came after news that Fury had suffered a horrific cut during practice surfaced. The discovery of the cut required stitches. It will not heal in time for the bout. Hence, it necessitated the postponement of the undisputed heavyweight title fight set for February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed the tragic turn of events, expressing his dismay at the scenario. The cut above Fury’s right eye was received during a sparring session on Friday. This was due to an elbow by his sparring partner that landed above his eye. This is what Boxing reporter Michael Benson posted:

Footage has now emerged appearing to show the moment Tyson Fury was cut by an ELBOW in sparring, causing the Oleksandr Usyk fight to be postponed…
Michael Benson via X
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The implications of this do not just affect Tyson Fury. Team Usyk, undercard fighters, partners, fans, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hosts are all affected. A spokesperson with Queensberry Promotions explained what was to come, noting that a makeup date has yet to be set. Doctors will examine the recovery time required for Tyson Fury’s eye injury. They will then collaborate with all stakeholders, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to decide the earliest possible rescheduling of the mega-fight.

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Originally, they scheduled the Fury-Usyk fight for December 23, 2023. It was, however, postponed due to Fury’s tough encounter with Francis Ngannou in October. Fury’s victory in that nontitle contest came at a cost, as he sustained injuries on his forehead and left eye. 

Fight fans react to Tyson Fury getting cut during sparring

The video of Tyson Fury being cut by an elbow during practice was released recently. This cut resulted in the postponement of his highly awaited battle against Oleksandr Usyk. Boxing fans are in shock by the unfolding of this event. They turned to social media to share various comments, thoughts, and opinions regarding the incident.

Fight fans react to Tyson Fury's cut that lead to the postponement of his fight against Oleksandr Usyk
Fight fans react to Tyson Fury’s cut that led to the postponement of his fight against Oleksandr Usyk (via The Independent)

Fans’ reactions varied, highlighting the diversity of the boxing world. Some expressed disappointment, thinking about what the bout may have been. Some fans speculated that someone might have premeditated the event to allow for more planning time. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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The release of video footage showing Tyson Fury suffering a cut elicited mixed reactions from boxing fans. The incident has allowed debates on social media, adding excitement to the already high-stakes heavyweight matchup.


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