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Is the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard missing a true blockbuster fight to captivate fans?

The curtain has fallen and the undercard for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 has dazzled the fans. There are some big names to look for. The stack is diverse and you can pick from either a couple of former world champions or some hot British prospects. But the attraction of the card is Moses Itauma, often labeled as Britain’s Mike Tyson. So, who else found a slot on the converted bill?

Notably, Usyk vs. Fury 2 will be topped by a fight between former middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and Serhii Bohachuk. The two are coming off a loss in the fight and will look to turn around their fortunes now. A win will most probably insert them back into the title frame. Following this, Itauma will try to march forward and put on a show for the fans, as he takes on Demsey McKean and tries to improve his record to 11-0.

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Two British heavyweights””Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen””will also endeavor to put on a clinical performance and rise high in the ranks. Then the fans can witness Dennis McCann defend his European title against Peter McGrail. Lastly, the card will have another all-British contest between two super bantamweight, Isaac Lowe and Lee McGregor.

However, there is a lack of another superstar and a championship fight on the card. Despite having some bucks for bang showdowns, another high-stakes fight would have been a cherry on the top. But there is one fighter who could help solve that.

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Another heavyweight fight could boost Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 card

Martin Bakole has seen a rapid surge in his stocks after he put down Jared Anderson. He is set to reap the benefits of his exploits, as the IBF has ordered a title eliminator involving him and Agit Kabayel. And if his promoter, Ben Shalom, is to be believed, the tentative timeline could be a December fight and they are targeting the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard.

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Is the Usyk vs. Fury 2 undercard missing a true blockbuster fight to captivate fans?

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Shalom told BoxingScene, “Hopefully we have a big fight to announce in December. I hope on the undercard of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on December 21.” But he remained tight-lipped about the name of Bakole’s opponent. For Bakole’s team, he was already the most feared man in the division. It remains to be seen whether he can attract the attention of the winner of the Usyk vs. Fury rematch that night.

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What do you make of this Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 card? Which fight are most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.

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