The World Boxing Association has confirmed that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed terms for an undisputed heavyweight bout.
The two champions have been in talks for months over a match that would crown a unified heavyweight champion for the first time since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Usyk beats Anthony Joshua
And now he has his sights set on usurping WBC champion Fury
There were concerns that the fight could fall through after Usyk’s promoter Alex Kraszyk revealed talks had broken down on Friday.
The WBA was scheduled to order a fight between defending champion Usyk and mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois unless an agreement was reached with Fury by 10 p.m. Friday.
However, the Governing Body has revealed that an 11-hour contract has been struck between Fury and Usyk after a series of exchanges on social media.
Boxing fans are closer than ever to the highly anticipated event at Wembley Stadium on April 29th.
A Twitter statement reads: They demand time to work on the contract to close the deal. ”
WBC champion Fury took to social media on Friday to demand a 70/30 split in his favor.
Fury declared on social media that he wants to split his wallet 70/30
IBF, WBA and WBO champion Usyk called a bluff and accepted Fury’s offer, but the undefeated Gypsy King said he had to donate £1 million to Ukraine’s appeal, ripping his wallet off for each day he didn’t sign. He said he had to confiscate 1 percent. contract.
Speak in a video shared by his 1.8 million people Instagram follower Usyk said:
“70/30 have split with you the match at Wembley on 29th April.
“But you promise to donate £1 million to Ukraine immediately after the battle.
Fury vs Usyk match could take place at Wembley on 29 April
“And every time you’re late, you’re paying 1 percent of your wallet to the Ukrainian people. What to do?”
Fury immediately replied to Usyk. instagram story.
The Gypsy King says:
“Sign the contract, make some money, and fuck yourself.
“You’re a small house. You must have seen my size. Please sign the contract.”
A lawyer for Usyk confirmed to Reuters that the deal was based on a 70/30 split of the purse in Fury’s favor.
Fury had previously rejected 50/50 and 60/40 offers in favor of the winner of the Usyk side.
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