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Ben Davies

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk reopen talks over fight in heavyweight tournament

Tyson Fury's promoter has confirmed fresh talks have taken place over a potential undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk in December.

The 'Gypsy King' looked set to get his huge opportunity to become undisputed champion last month with a fight close to reality, but talks collapsed after the pair made differing demands. Since then the WBC champion has yet to confirm his plans, with reports indicating he could fight either Zhilei Zhang or Andy Ruiz Jr in July at Wembley Stadium to keep busy.

Both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder confirmed they have entered talks over a four-man heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia with Fury and Usyk also involved, but the undefeated star denied he had any involvement on social media. However his promoter Bob Arum has now claimed there has been communication with the Middle East country.

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