Saturday?s fight between Tyson Fury and Alexander Ustinov is down for the count. Fury?s uncle and former trainer, Hughie, was hospitalized earlier today in serious condition.
Peter Fury, another uncle and Tyson?s current trainer, thought it best that his nephew pull out of the fight.
A statement from Queensberry Promotions read: ?Tyson Fury has withdrawn from his heavyweight contest tonight against Alexander Ustinov after his uncle and first trainer, Hughie, has been taken seriously ill into hospital.
?Tyson?s uncle and trainer Peter took the decision to pull him out of the fight rather than risk his health by sending him into the ring with his mind not focused.?
This is the fourth fight in a row that has failed to materialize for Tyson Fury. Two bouts with David Haye, one with recently injured Dereck Chisora, and now the fight with Alexander Ustinov.
?I?m very, very, disappointed for the fans,? said promoter Frank Warren. ?After Dereck Chisora pulled out because of his hand injury, we worked very hard to secure a world ranked opponent in Ustinov.
?It?s sad that his uncle Hughie is in a serious condition and our thoughts are with him.?
Presumably the fight with Chisora will be rescheduled.
The star-crossed career of Tyson Fury continues.
