Carl Froch is sceptical about whether Tyson Fury’s superfight with Oleksandr Usyk will go ahead on February 17. The date and venue for the undisputed heavyweight title clash was confirmed a fortnight ago following Fury’s controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
December 23 was the original script for the Usyk bout but a bump in the road against the former UFC champion, who made his professional boxing debut in Riyadh, scuppered those plans.
The Gypsy King edged out Ngannou on a split decision after being knocked to the canvas. Knocks sustained in that fight meant the Usyk fight - which fans demanded earlier this year - has been pushed back until February. READ MORE: When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight?
Date, TV channel, undercard READ MORE: Tommy Fury next fight plans with Hall of Fame boxing legend on radar following KSI win The showdown will be bankrolled by and take place in Saudi Arabia, the same as his close decision win over Ngannou.