Oleksandr Usyk's Team Requests Tyson Fury to Trim Beard for Rematch, Request Denied
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Oleksandr Usyk's team has formally requested the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission to mandate that Tyson Fury trim his beard before their upcoming rematch. This request was made during a rules meeting on Friday, where Usyk's team cited a specific passage in the boxing regulations that mandates beard trimming for safety reasons. The commission responded by informing Usyk's team that they would ask Fury to comply with the request.Despite the request, it has been reported that Fury will not be required to trim his beard for the fight. This decision was confirmed after the initial complaint from Usyk's team. Fury, who is known for his burly beard, has been allowed to keep it intact for the rematch.