The Hughie Fury and Michael Hunter heavyweight clash has been postponed from the originally scheduled July 2nd due to illness, BOXXER confirmed.
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We wish Hughie a speedy recovery on the way to WBA Final Eiminator
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Fury, who organized this training camp in Cannes, France, has been trying to work through his illness but today his father and trainer Peter Fury decided to pause the camp to give his son some time complete recovery time.
“On behalf of me and my son, we apologize to the fans but above all Hunter and his team, because like us, they have had a difficult time at camp and this news is final. that anyone in boxing wants to hear. ”
“Hughie has struggled with illness but is physically broken. We hope this match is rescheduled as it is a great fight for both the men and the fans around the world. Once again we apologize to everyone involved, but health is paramount in boxing.”
Fury-Hunter is a WBA knockout that will put the winner forward to shoot in WBA regular host Daniel Dubois. BOXXER is currently working to arrange a new date for the match at AO Arena Manchester.
Ben Shalom, Founder and CEO of BOXXER said:
“Boxing fans all over the world have been looking forward to this fight and so have the two fighters. No one was more disappointed than Hughie Fury and Michael Hunter by today’s news, but health is more important than anything. We wish Hughie a speedy recovery while we arrange a new date for this match in Manchester.”
