The Usyk vs. Fury rematch is at risk of being canceled less than a day before the fight. Unexpected details have emerged.

Meanwhile, The Sun reports some unfortunate news. According to a source, the fight may not take place. Initially, Fury's team managed to ensure that there would be no cross with a crucifix in Usyk's corner, as was the case in their first match. Recall that during that bout, Alexander kissed the cross during the break between rounds, after which he was able to seize the initiative. It's clear that this incident did not sit well with conspiracy theorists who believe Usyk was cheating.

In response, the Ukrainian team is demanding that Tyson shave his beard. Promoter Alexander Krasyuk refers to WBC regulations. However, the organization's president, Mauricio Suleiman, suddenly backtracked: “The beard will not affect the course of the fight. We don't think it will cause any problems.”

By the way! It was the WBC that insisted on the nomination of referee Fernando Barbosa, who had to be replaced yesterday.

Interestingly, the most reasonable response to the scandal comes from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). They also consider Fury's beard length a violation and state that Tyson "must shave his beard if Usyk insists on it." However, the final decision rests with the local sports commission.