TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk have set a new date for their huge undisputed bout.
The two heavyweight titans were due to fight on December 23rd, but it was put on ice after the Gypsy King's clash with Francis Ngannou in late October.
Fury is the holder of the WBC title and overcame the former UFC champion in controversial circumstances in Saudi Arabia.
The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win on the night.
Usyk is coming off wins over Fury's compatriots in, Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.
The fight is one of the biggest that can be made in the sport and will be the first time that all four titles are on the line.
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Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0
When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?
- Fury's clash with Usyk will take place on Saturday, February 17 2024.
- The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Kingdom Arena.
- Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.
What TV channel will it be on?
Fury vs Usyk will likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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What has been said?
The pair met in the ring for a stare down following Fury's win over Chisora, and words have been exchanged since.
Usyk released numerous videos in which he's taunted Fury by calling him 'belly'.
In each video, the Ukrainian can be seen pointing towards his stomach and shouting: “Hey, belly, I’m coming for you."
Usyk has also said: "Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing.
"But, at the same time, you say, 'Give me a lot of money’.
“Greatness in boxing is not determined by money. Greatness comes from a victorious path.
“You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
“I am ready to box you even without any prize money."
Fury has said: “Tyson Fury here, WBC heavyweight number one. Usyk, calling out ‘The Gypsy King’ with your pathetic little call outs, dosser.
“Rabbit, I’m coming for you, rabbit, you’re getting it, rabbit.
“And I’ll tell you what else, I’m gonna bust you up real bad you little middleweight.
“I’m going to slap you into a big pile of tattoos, sucker. Come on!"
Fury has recently told his fans that he is going to stop trash-talking on social media and focus on training.
He said: "Hi guys, as fun as it's been over the last few days terrorising Usyk and his team, tomorrow I'm going to knuckle down into training camp.
"And I'll be doing a blackout as I always do on social media. Nav will be running my Instagram account, keeping you all updated on my training progress and how everything is going.
"April 29th is definitely a worker, I will see you all on the night. Tune in or be there or be square.
"This is the biggest event in British boxing history, the fight of the century.
"Two undefeated world heavyweight champions throwing down to see who is the number one in the division.
"The undisputed world heavyweight world championship on the line. Peace out. Good training to Usyk, may the best man win. Get up."
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