There is now little over a week to go before Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a heavyweight bout which could create a new undisputed champion.
Fury will defend his WBC belt as Usyk will put his WBA (super), IBF and WBO world titles on the line when they meet next weekend on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.
Not since Lennox Lewis in 2000 has a heavyweight held all major titles and means there could be a first undisputed champion in nearly 25 years if there is a victor in Riyadh.
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The fight had originally been due to take place earlier this year on February 17, but it was postponed after Fury suffered a cut above his eye during a sparring session.
The bout could lead to one fighter losing their undefeated record too, with Fury currently boasting 34 wins and one draw out of his 35 professional fights, 24 of the victories coming by knockout and 10 by decision.
Usyk meanwhile has won all 21 of his professional fights, 14 of which have been via a knockout and seven by judges' decision.
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As with any big headline fight, there is major prize money on offer for both fighters, as the eyes of the world will be upon them and the subsequent pay-per-view revenue which will be generated from the prospect of a new undisputed heavyweight champion being crowned.
Reports relayed by the Independent suggest that Fury will pocket some 70 per cent of the overall prize money for the fight, which is said to be a whopping $150 million, or £116 million.
However, a highly unusual clause is said to be included in the contract which states Fury must donate £1 million of his upcoming earnings to Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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Usyk is of course Ukrainian himself and the nation was invaded by Vladimir Putin's Russia in February 2022, which had followed the annexation of the Crimea, and the provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk.
The invasion prompted widespread condemnation from the international community towards Russia, leading to sanctions against Putin's nation and is mostly isolated on the international stage.
Western nations have donated money and military equipment to the Ukrainians as aid, but have so far refrained from sending combat troops.
Regardless of whether Fury or Usyk wins next weekend, the clause to donate the sum to Ukraine is a noteworthy gesture from the Manchester-born fighter.
Featured Image Credit: GettyTopics: Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Boxing, Heavyweight Boxing, Saudi Arabia