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Oleksandr Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk says the undisputed heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury on April 29 is OFF after last-minute talks failed to find a resolution on Wednesday.
He told Sky Sports: 'I will try to express how disappointed I am, not just for Usyk, not just for this fight not happening but for all boxing fans around the world. Because this is probably the most anticipated fight, the most awaited fight, the most wanted one, not just from the fans but from our side as well.
'I would love to see this fight. I would love to make it happen as the promoter. Usyk would love to be part of such a huge fight, we all are willing, we are thirsty to make it happen. Of course we are going to use each and every effort, if there is any. But from my perspective I don't believe it's possible.'
Fury's promoter Frank Warren held talks with Usyk's camp on Wednesday in a bid to try to salvage the undisputed heavyweight fight.
The Brit, who promotes Fury, appeared live on talkSPORT shortly before midday on Wednesday after Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, revealed negotiations between the pair had broken down - despite the Gypsy King insisting the Wembley fight was definitely on only last week.
Talks failed to agree a showdown between Tyson Fury (left) and Oleksandr Usyk (right)
An incensed Warren revealed a late dispute over a potential rematch clause has emerged, though ensuring there is no reason the hurdle can't be overcome, stating: 'I convinced Tyson to take the rematch. Then we got into how the money will be split in the rematch. The rematch has become a sideshow. Why can't this be overcome if Usyk wants the fight?'
Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk then joined the call, admitting it was Usyk who has pulled the plug on negotiations and revealing the Ukrainian 'can't stand it anymore'. He also insisted Fury was not willing to pay £1million of his purse to Ukraine, a condition set by Usyk.
However, Warren and Krassyuk then agreed to speak on the phone immediately, with Warren in particular hopeful a full announcement.
Promoter Frank Warren had talks with Usyk's camp to try to salvage the fight on Wednesday
Warren, earlier in the
