Boxing star Tyson Fury warned about making 'big mistake' with exciting announcement expected
Boxing news: Tyson Fury has been warned about fighting Oleksandr Usyk on December 23
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Tyson Fury has warned he would be making a 'big mistake' if he fights Oleksandr Usyk on December 23.
The Gypsy King is currently recovering after beating Francis Ngannou via split decision last weekend.
Fury was downed in round three of the contest in Saudi Arabia, with his opponent landing a powerful left hook.
He was, however, in the end able to secure victory in controversial circumstances out in the Middle East.
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Fury had long been expected to fight Usyk on December 23, even threatening to take legal action against the Ukrainian if the fight is pushed back.
That isn't expected to happen now, however, with the battle due to commence in early 2024 instead.
And former British boxer Naseem Hamed thinks that would be the best decision, warning Fury he'd be making a 'big mistake' if he stepped into the ring with Usyk so soon.
“I just look forward to Usyk and Fury now, let’s look forward to it," he told Boxing Fans.
He added: “Me personally, I think if Tyson takes this fight on December 23rd that would be a big mistake.
"He should take his time, get into training camp, concentrate and focus the biggest fight on his life 'cause it’s undisputed.”
Top Rank president Todd duBoef recently opened up on Fury, Usyk and when their fight will finally go ahead.
And he claimed that everybody is in agreement for the fight to be postponed.
"The heavy lifting's done relatively," he stated.
"The heavy lifting of getting people to agree is done.
"I haven't felt any of the parties involved, that were ready to do this in December, going in a different direction other than going forward.
"Now we're just trying to finetune some of this, the date and everything like that.
"I think there's a promise, there's a glimmer of hope out there, a big glimmer, that this will hopefully come to fruition.
"I think in the coming weeks, it might not be weeks even, days, we should be seeing something that solidifies everything."
Usyk, meanwhile, has told TNT Sports that he told Fury to rest up immediately after the Gypsy King's win over Ngannou.
“From the point of view of someone who knows what boxing is – how hard it is after a fight, how you want to howl, not see anyone, rest in the dressing room – I didn’t want any extravagant emotions," he stated.
"I just want to announce our fight.
“During our face-to-face I told him ‘Mate, you need to take a proper rest now.'”
And when quizzed on whether he'd use fighting talk prior to his clash with Fury, the 36-year-old made his feelings on the matter crystal clear.
“No, I am a man, I don’t work like that," he said.
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"Tyson Fury is closer to me than Ngannou. Ngannou is a nice guy and I respect him.
"I just can’t use dirty tricks. I have children and my sons watch me, many people watch and follow me.
“One cannot behave like a pig and remain a human being at the same time. If you behave like a pig, you are a pig."
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