Tyson Fury could be forced to fight 24-0 Cuban heavyweight with brutal KO record after Oleksandr Usyk unification bout
TYSON FURY could be forced into a mandatory title fight against unbeaten heavyweight Frank Sanchez.
Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in the first four-belt unification bout in heavyweight history on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.
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But contenders are battling to fight it out for the right to challenge for the WBC title later down the line.
Sanchez, who is 24-0 with 17 knockouts, most recently stopped Junior Fa in seven rounds on Anthony Joshua’s undercard in December.
On the same night, 24-0 Agit Kabayel beat Arslanbek Makhmudov and now the German has been ordered into a bout with Sanchez.
The winner will then be in line to challenge the WBC champion.
Sanchez’s co-manager Mike Borao told Sky Sports: “For our part, we are 100 per cent trying to make the fight versus Kabayel.
“Both fighters had fantastic performances in Saudi Arabia, so it’s a natural fight to make with the added bonus of the eliminator being called by the WBC.
“I know PBC [Premier Boxing Champions] would stage the fight in the US, but wherever it ultimately lands, it will be a good one – this is likely the quickest route to a world title for both fighters.
“Kabayel looked magnificent against Makhmudov, but Frank wants to be world champion, so he is willing to face a tough challenge in Kabayel.”
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Fury, 35, was due to fight Usyk, 37, on February 17 until a cut in sparring two weeks prior forced the bout to be postponed.
The pair are still contracted to a two-fight series, meaning an immediate rematch must follow.
So the unbeaten champions look tied up for the year leaving contenders facing a long wait for a shot at the belts.
