The intriguing heavyweight match-up of Luis Ortiz-Alexander Ustinov will now go to purse bids, as no deal has been reached by the two parties.
Alexander Ustinov
Peter Fury says contracts have gone out for Hughie Fury Vs. Alexander Ustinov
Hughie Fury, the unbeaten and talented cousin of reigning heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is in search of meaningful fights against established contenders as he chases his own dream of reaching the very top.
Fury pulls out of Ustinov fight: One bizarre week in British boxing!
This time last week, fight fans, especially British heavyweight fight fans, were looking forward to the scheduled and quite long since announced return meeting between colourful characters (an understatement) Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora.
Tyson Fury 18st five pounds Alexander Ustinov 20st five oz
Ustinov, a cerebral looking individual, looked considerably slimmer than has been seen in previous bouts, still packing those immensely powerful arms and upper body.
How much will Saturday night tell us about the future of Tyson Fury?
Tua v Ustinov round by round – Ustinov Beats Tua
Hamilton City, Claudelands Showgrounds: Ringside: Chants of Tua! Tua go up! The ring announcer gets an A plus for animation. Never quite seen or heard a ring announcer throw himself around the ring with so much vigour and enthusiasm in introducing fighters.
Ustinov Outpoints David Tua
Hamilton New Zealand was the scene of a battle of differing proportions—6’8” Belarussian Alexander Ustinov squared off against Kiwi Samoan 5’9” David Tua who also gave up 50 lbs in weight.
Tua and Ustinov weigh-in for heavyweight showdown, a trim Tua ready to give it one last shot
David Tua vs Alexander Ustinov on Nov 16
David Tua ( 52-4-2) and world ranked Alexander Ustinov (28-1) clash on Saturday 16th November at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Tua-Ustinov postponed until November 16th
DAVID Tua’s shot at redemption via the Hydr8 ZERO David vs Goliath blockbuster bout against Belarusian heavyweight Alexander Ustinov has been postponed until Saturday November 16.