WBC President Wants Drastic Rule Change For Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Fight
Highlights
- WBC President Sulaiman proposes 6 judges for Fury vs. Usyk to prevent controversial scoring in the upcoming heavyweight clash.
- Recent officiating controversies like Ball vs. Vargas prompt Sulaiman to unveil a plan to safeguard the integrity of boxing.
- Sulaiman's strategy includes having 2 judges on each side of the ring for Fury vs. Usyk, aiming to prevent contentious judging decisions.
In a bid to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, set to take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mauricio Sulaiman, President of the World Boxing Council (WBC), is spearheading efforts to implement a drastic change to the rules. This move comes in the wake of the bout's postponement from February due to Fury sustaining a severe cut during his training camp.
Fury, the reigning WBC champion, faced adversity when a vicious gash led to his withdrawal from the originally scheduled encounter.
However, with the bout rescheduled, anticipation has reached fever pitch as Fury aims not only to defend his title but also to seize the WBA (super), WBO, and IBF belts currently held by the undefeated Usyk. The fight holds immense significance in the landscape of heavyweight boxing, with both fighters eyeing the coveted status of becoming the first four-belt heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999. Despite the excitement surrounding the impending showdown, concerns linger over the potential for contentious judging decisions to mar the outcome. Acknowledging these apprehensions, Sulaiman has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at preempting any post-fight controversies.
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Sulaiman Cited Recent Controversial Scoring in High-Profile Fights
In a bid to address concerns over potential judging controversies in the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight clash, Sulaiman has revealed a groundbreaking plan aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the sport.
Sulaiman's proposal comes on the heels of recent officiating controversies, exemplified by the Ball vs. Vargas fight in Saudi Arabia. Expressing his dismay over the fragility of officiating, Sulaiman emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent similar controversies from overshadowing high-profile bouts like Fury vs. Usyk. "Controversy like that in the Fury v Usyk fight will kill boxing," Sulaiman told Boxing Scene.
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Sulaiman stressed the necessity of consensus among all stakeholders, including sanctioning bodies, promoters, and fighters, in implementing these measures. "Fights, especially those at this highest level, deserve this," Sulaiman affirmed.
