Tyson Fury Pulls Out of Alexander Ustinov Fight after Uncle Hughie is Taken to Hospital
- Fury had been due to fight Ustinov on Saturday evening
- Fury pulls out because his mind is not focused
- Ustinov was a stand in after Dereck Chisora withdrew due to injury
- Frank Warren says new date for Fury-Chisora fight will be set next week
26 July 2014
Tyson Fury has pulled out of his fight with Alexander Ustinov after his uncle was taken ill.
Fury had been due to fight Ustinov on Saturday evening but pulled out of the heavyweight clash after his uncle and former trainer Hughie was taken to hospital on Saturday morning.
In a statement released by Queensberry Promotions, Hughie was said to be 'seriously ill' and Fury's camp therefore took the decision to 'pull him out of the fight rather than risk his health by sending him into the right with his mind not focused.' It is not clear what Hughie's condition is.
Fury (left) poses alongside his new opponent, Alexander Ustinov ahead Saturday's fight
No laughing matter: Tyson Fury (left) has pulled out of his fight Alexander Ustinov
No go: Tyson Fury (left) and Alexander Ustinov's fight is off after Fury's uncle was taken ill
Injury: Dereck Chisora (left) pulled out of the rematch on Monday after fracturing his hand
Fury had only decided to take on Ustinov earlier this week after
original opponent Dereck Chisora withdrew from Saturday's date after fracturing his hand in sparring. Ironically Chisora's injury came when he was sparring Ustinov.
Warren said: 'I'm very, very, disappointed for the fans. After Dereck Chisora pulled out because of his hand injury, we worked very hard to secure a world ranked opponent in Ustinov.
'It's sad that his uncle Hughie is in a serious condition and our thoughts are with him. We will be announcing the rescheduled date for Chisora v Fury next week.'
Fury Pulls out of Tonights Ustinov Fight-Due To Emergency
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