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Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the press conference that is set to confirm the heavyweight showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Wardley: 'Boxing always gives you a cold reminder you're still human'
Fabio Wardley is back on the mic ahead of tonight's press conference, and sheds some light on the duo and their potential comments tonight.
'They're both very much characters in the own right and they've both got a bit to say about the other ones.
'This time around, there's been a bit more comments back and fourth, and they've both got a few holes to pick at each other (given their recent fights).'
Less than 15 minutes to go...
Both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are in the building, ready to speak to the press.
It should be a spicy one, if yesterday's affair was anything to go by.
Breaking: CONFIRMED - Fury and Usyk will fight on February 17 in Saudi Arabia
The event dubbed 'Ring of Fire', will take place on the new date in February 2024.
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In case you missed it... there's a 'Day of Reckoning' to look forward to
In lieu of Fury and Usyk's clash, Saudi has pulled out the stops to plug a gap in their calendar on December 23. Last night saw the launch of the 'Day of Reckoning' card, a line-up overflowing with superstars... but those hopeful for a meeting between Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will have to wait a little longer.
Good afternoon!
Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live coverage of a press conference that feels like year's in the making - and will see Tyson Fury finally take to the stage with Oleksandr Usyk.
Kick-off is 6pm in London, but stick with us as we provide all the details and build-up ahead of time.
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