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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: Eddie Hearn forced to hit back as boxing fans fume at ‘worse than awful’ undercard
Promoter teased that the card may not be complete yet
EDDIE HEARN has hit back at fans who have been critical of the undercard for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history following victory over Fury in May.
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Tyson Fury with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Getty
Now they prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on December 21 with a six-bout main card with five undercard fights.
Isaac Lowe, 30, and Lee McGregor, 27, are due to open the card in a rescheduled grudge match.
Dennis McCann, 23, and Peter McGrail, 28, also clash in a 50/50 match-up.
British fans’ favourite Johnny Fisher, 25, collides with veteran Dave Allen, 32, while prospect Moses Itauma, 19, faces Demsey McKean, 34.
The chief support is ex-world champion Israil Madrimov, 29, against Ukrainian Serhii Bohachuk, 29.
But fans have been left unimpressed as one said: “Horrendous undercard.”
Another added: “That’s worse than awful.”
One fumed: “That’s a dreadful undercard.”
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Another slammed: “Looking forward to the announcement of the big names on the undercard. Below must be the prelims obviously.”
Despite fans’ backlash, promoter Hearn was quick to defend the pay-per-view card to The Stomping Ground.
He said: “Bohachuk against Madrimov, such a brilliant fight.
“For me, McGrail-McCann – fair play to both. Two outstanding young fighters, British and European titles.
“You’ve got Moses Itauma in a step up, you’ve got Johnny Fisher against Dave Allen, Isaac Lowe against Lee McGregor.
“It’s a great card, great card. But, the problem is sometimes you have seen some undercards that are better than others.
“But every undercard is elite. And, I wouldn’t even be surprised if there was another fight added to be honest with you.”
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Oleksandr Usyk rematches Fury on December 21
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