ALL WE KNOW ABOUT FURY AND USYK FIGHT ......

What should have been a quiet week for the heavyweight scene ended up being one of the most defining moments for the division as Tyson Fury's long-awaited unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk was announced just one day after the December 23 Saudi Arabia card was revealed.

The Gypsy King will put his WBA belt on the line against Usyk on February 17 and look to walk away with the Ukrainian's WBA, IBF and WBO titles following the Saudi Arabian showdown.

Meanwhile, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will take to the canvas on December 23 - the same night as Deontay Wilder. However, the pair will not be squaring off against each other. Instead, AJ will fight Otto Wallin and Wilder will take on Joseph Parker.

Mail Sport have revealed exactly why the pair won't be facing each other on the latest episode of The Hook after speaking directly to the Bronze Bomber.

We've 've also discussed Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren's fight official meeting, before chatting to Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk - who says he is still sceptical about whether the Ukrainian's undisputed world heavyweight title will actually take place.

But, provided those bouts do go ahead as planned, we are in for a fantastic couple of months of boxing. The heavyweight division is nicely wrapped up with almost everyone confirmed to fight before Christmas or in the New Year.

Mail Sport have taken a look at exactly who is fighting and how the heavyweight might play out after the December 23 and February 17 cards take place.

Fury will take to the ring early next year after enjoying some time off following his tougher-than-expected bout with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Riyadh.

The Gypsy King - who was left battered and bruised following his victory over Ngannou - will go toe-to-toe with Usyk in Saudi Arabia on February 17 to unify the division for the first time since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in March 1999.

Fury is hoping he will emerge victorious from his bout with the Ukrainian but it's believed their contract has a rematch clause in place so they could face off again in the summer of 2024.

It remains to be seen who Fury will fight after Usyk. However, the fans are hopeful they will see the Gypsy King share the ring with Anthony Joshua in a Battle of Britain bout.

The pair had been locked in talks over a Battle of Britain bout last year but discussions broke down after the Gypsy King grew impatient waiting for AJ to sign the contract.

As a result, Fury decided to move on from Joshua and secured a bout with Ngannou. While, AJ fought against Robert Helenius after his bout against Dillian Whyte was cancelled due to the Body Snatcher's failed drugs test.

However, fans are hopeful Fury will reconsider a bout with Joshua after taking on Usyk. Although, he refused to mention AJ's name when sitting down for an exclusive interview with Mail Sport.

When asked what would be next, the Gypsy King said: 'I don't even want to say anything else. Don't say another fighters name. Don't say anymore boxing people because I've got the fight you were all dreaming of. The undisputed fight.

'Isn't this what you craved so badly? So, are you going to say someone else's name now that I'm giving you exactly what you want. It's not a Christmas present but it's like a cheer up thing in February. F*** afterwards. Enjoy now. Enjoy today!'

Anthony Joshua

Joshua - who is looking to insert himself back into the world title picture after losing his belts to Usyk - will face Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin in the Middle East on December 23.

Joshua was named as part of an A-list card featuring the likes of Deontay Wilder and former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, who will go toe-to-toe on the same night.

Fans were disappointed to see AJ and Wilder on the same card but not fighting each other. When asked why that was, the Bronze Bomber told Mail Sport that Joshua's team had 'held him back' from the potential clash and turned down £40million.

Why is that? Well, Joshua is looking to become a three-time world champion and beating Wallin takes him a step closer to the IBF belt as the Swed

ish heavyweight won the eliminator for the number two spot by beating Murat Grassiev via split decision.

Therefore, should Joshua beat Wallin, he will move into the number two spot - which could tee-up a fight with Filip Hrgovic, who is the mandatory challenger for the IBF belt.

The pair could see themselves fighting for the IBF belt during that bout if the winner of Fury vs Usyk decides to vacate the title for a particular reason such as retirement or lack of interest in fighting Hrgovic.

Or, AJ could decide to fight Wilder next - with the Bronze Bomber telling Sky Sports: 'Me vs Joshua is something people have been talking about, it is something fans have harassed me and him about and people will be able to say finally.

'To know that it is finally about to happen, it is crazy.'

Wilder will return to the ring on December 23 to face former WBO heavyweight champion, Parker. The Saudi Arabian showdown will mark the Bronze Bomber's first fight since October 15, 2022.

Wilder secured a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to reestablish his dominance after suffering his second straight KO defeat to Fury.

Wilder says he is keen to fight Joshua after taking care of Parker and even took to social media beg the British heavyweight to accept the deal before announcing the December 23 card.

Beyond AJ, it remains to be seen who Wilder will fight. Although, the Bronze Bomber has been linked with MMA and more specifically Ngannou ever since the Cameroonian's boxing debut against Fury.

Wilder is said to have taken part in several MMA training sessions ahead of a potential two-fight deal that would see him and Ngannou go toe-to-toe in both the Octagon and the ring.

Wilder has also been linked with Andy Ruiz Jr - who called him out after defeating Luis Ortiz in an eliminator for the WBC title in September 2022. However, the pair have failed to agree terms despite being ordered to face each other in October.