Egis Klimas, promoter of WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, said his charge has signed a contract to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury.
Yes, we all want this fight to happen. I want to thank Skill Challenge Promotions for their efforts in making this fight happen. I just want the whole world to know: everything is signed and certified on the part of Usyk's team.
Egis Klimas on his social media
Usyk, 36, last stepped into the ring for a fight against Anthony Joshua. The confrontation took place in August 2022. In this fight Oleksandr won by split decision. He has 20 wins (13 KOs) and no defeats on his record.
Fury, 34, fought against Derek Chisora in December, 2022. That fight ended in Tyson's favor by TKO. He has 33 wins (24 by knockout), one draw and no losses.