Tyson Fury to take on Alexander Ustinov


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Tyson Fury will fight Belarus heavyweight Alexander Ustinov in Manchester on Saturday after original opponent Dereck Chisora pulled out with a fractured hand. 


 


Ustinov, who has won 29 of his 30 professional fights, was one of Chisora's sparring partners during preparations for the bout and was the British boxer's opponent when the injury was sustained. Fury said on Twitter that he "can't wait" for the clash to take place, describing it as a "better fight" than the planned match-up with Chisora. 


 


The 6ft 7in Ustinov, 37, represents a significant challenge for Fury, whose preparations were for a fighter who stands several inches shorter. Ustinov has beaten Britain's Michael Sprott, David Tua, Monte Barrett and Paolo Vidoz during his pro career, with his sole defeat coming against Kubrat Pulev - Wladimir Klitschko's next opponent in September - in 2012.


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wow 37 a bit surprised, saw his listed height and weight ko percentage figured the last minute replacement curse will bite Fury.

lets hope

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Depends how in shape he keeps himself rican, with all the will in the World being a sparring partner alone aint gonna get you sharp enough to fight a good fighter like Fury!!

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Tyson was a bit of a dick here - this guy has agree to fight him at a couple of days notice, he should have had a little more respect!!

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