Tyson Fury would possibly want elbow surgical procedure, potential delay to conflict vs Usyk

WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury stated he would possibly want elbow surgical procedure, probably delaying a unification showdown with Ukrainian rival Oleksandr Usyk early subsequent 12 months.

The Briton informed ESPN tv after his Tenth-round stoppage of title challenger Derek Chisora on Saturday that his proper elbow was the issue.

“I’ve acquired some hand issues and I’ve acquired to possibly have some surgical procedure on my elbow however after that, I’m prepared for anyone,” he stated.

“I had the left (elbow) accomplished again in October (2021) after the Wilder III struggle, so I’ve acquired to have it accomplished. It is going to take about six to eight weeks to heal.

“We’ll see after we’ll be prepared for this struggle, we’ll see when it may be made.”

Fury taunted Usyk, who was ringside for the struggle at London’s Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and challenged him to get the struggle on.
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Fury stated his promoters Bob Arum and Frank Warren had talked of a possible conflict with Usyk, the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO champion, in the direction of the tip of February or in March.

Including to the uncertainty, the undefeated WBC champion informed reporters at a post-fight information convention that he felt nice and was trying ahead to a “huge 2023”.

Fury taunted Usyk, who was ringside for the struggle at London’s Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and challenged him to get the struggle on.

The Briton additionally stated he would tackle his undefeated compatriot Joe Joyce, the 2016 Olympic super-heavyweight silver medallist, at Wembley if the Usyk struggle couldn’t be made.

“I simply assume I can beat anyone. There’s no stopping me, I’m on a roll. I’m going to be match match going into the subsequent struggle, can’t wait,” he informed ESPN.

“Whoever’s subsequent will get knocked out as properly.”