WBC champion Fury sustained a cut during training for the fight, requiring stitches and a period of recovery that extends beyond the scheduled date for the highly anticipated bout against WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO champion Usyk.

Queensbury Promotions confirmed the postponement via social media on Friday, with a spokesperson stating that "we will work diligently with all the stake-holders and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reschedule this fight as soon as possible and will of course keep everyone updated with developments."

"I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition," Fury said. "I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed. I can only apologise to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."

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