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Hughie Fury vs Michael Hunter: New October date confirmed for WBA heavyweight title eliminator

Hughie Fury vs Michael Hunter was initially set for July 2 but had to be postponed due to Fury illness; Fury and Hunter will now fight on October 29 in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator; Fury: "I'm 100 per cent looking forward, for the opportunity for the world titles."

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Speaking on Sky Sports News, Hughie Fury confirms he will fight Michael Hunter in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator that's been rescheduled on October 29th, live on Sky Sports.

Hughie Fury has confirmed that his WBA heavyweight title eliminator fight against Michael Hunter has been rescheduled for October 29, live on Sky Sports.

The rival contenders were scheduled to fight in Manchester in early July, but Fury suffered an illness and will now face Hunter at a different venue, the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.

Fury, whose cousin Tyson is the current WBC heavyweight champion, has now confirmed the new date.

"There's nothing worse than having to pull out of a fight," Fury told Sky Sports News. "My path is now direct for Michael Hunter, and then onto the next."

Hughie Fury vs Michael Hunter

Responding to comments from Hunter about this being a stepping stone to fight Tyson Fury, Hughie added: "He can say what he wants - at the end of the day he's getting knocked spark out.

"I don't want to devalue him, he's a good fighter and obviously no one wanted to fight him. But these are the fights I want. We'll see what he's got to bring on the night.

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Oleksandr Usyk says he has created history after beating Anthony Joshua again and is convinced that Tyson Fury is not retired and wants to fight him.

"I'm 100 per cent looking forward, for the opportunity for the world titles.

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Fury is 26-3 in his career while Hunter is 20-1, with his only defeat coming at cruiserweight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury vs Hunter will be a fortnight after the next Boxxer series tournament, which has been announced for Leeds on October 15.

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