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Professional boxing match developments

Overview

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury is the subject of various potential matchups and career transitions. Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) CEO David Tetreault has expressed interest in Fury, stating there is an “open door” for him to transition to the sport once his professional boxing commitments are complete. BKB has also engaged in discussions with Oleksandr Usyk and Nate Diaz regarding potential roles.

In the professional boxing arena, promoter Frank Warren reported that Fury is interested in a third fight against Oleksandr Usyk following his scheduled December 2026 bout with Anthony Joshua. Additionally, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has indicated plans for an exhibition match against Mike Tyson in December 2026, following previous delays caused by injuries and contractual disputes.

Entities

Oleksandr Usyk · Tyson Fury · David Tetreault · Floyd Mayweather Jr · Nate Diaz

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Boxing legends eye major matchups for late 2026

    Tyson Fury has expressed interest in a third fight against Oleksandr Usyk, while Floyd Mayweather Jr. targets December 2026 for an exhibition match against Mike Tyson.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury targeted by BKB for potential bare-knuckle boxing transition

    BKB CEO David Tetreault says the promotion is ready to “show the money” to Tyson Fury for a potential move into bare-knuckle boxing once his professional boxing career concludes.

Sources

boxingnews24.com · essentiallysports.com · sport.pl · sportowefakty.wp.pl