Here's a rundown of the upcoming boxing events:
Friday, May 17
▪️Harry Scarff, the British, Commonwealth, and IBF Europe welterweight champion, ranked ninth by the IBF, is set to take on Karen Chukhadzhian, ranked seventh, at the Grand Elysee Hotel. This welterweight clash promises to be a crucial contest for both fighters.
Saturday, May 18
▪️The much-anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk at Kingdom Arena, originally scheduled for February 17, has been postponed due to a training injury sustained by Fury. This bout aims to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 by uniting the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF titles.
▪️Emanuel Navarrete will contend against Denys Berinchyk for the vacant WBO lightweight title at the Pechanga Arena, broadcasted on ESPN platforms. Navarrete seeks to add a fourth division world title to his resume in what promises to be a compelling match.
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