Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: A Clash for Boxing History
The Long-Awaited Showdown
After more than a year of anticipation, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are finally set to meet in the ring. Originally scheduled for multiple dates, the bout faced postponements due to various reasons, including Fury's prior commitments and injuries. However, both fighters are now in Saudi Arabia, ready to settle their differences on Saturday night.
Fight Start Time
The highly anticipated bout is expected to commence around 11pm UK time on Saturday, which translates to 1am in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, as seen in previous fights, the actual start time may vary depending on the duration of the undercard matches. The undercard will begin at approximately 2:45pm UK time, with the official undercard events starting at 5pm.
Stakes and Titles
Fury and Usyk will vie for more than just victory; they aim to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. The clash will determine the unified holder of the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, elevating the winner to legendary status in the sport.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the action live on various platforms, including DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office. The fight is available for purchase on TNT Sports Box Office for £24.99 in the UK. Additionally, viewers can stream the event on discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, and Prime Video, even without a TNT Sports subscription.
The undercard features compelling matchups:
Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis:
A clash for the IBF world title in the cruiserweight division.
Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace:
Undefeated IBF super-featherweight champion defends his title against IBO world champion
Anthony Cacace.
Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez:
Two unbeaten heavyweights face off in a high-stakes showdown.
Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar:
Former light-heavyweight world champion Kovalev returns to the ring after two years.
Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi:
Tyson Fury's stablemate looks to extend his winning streak in his Saudi debut.
Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev:
British heavyweight prospect Itauma aims to continue his knockout streak.
Daniel Lapin vs. Octavio Pudivitr:
Undefeated Lapin squares off against Pudivitr in an early bout of the night.
David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz:
The opening fight features two undefeated boxers, Nyika and Seitz, looking to maintain their perfect records.
With a stacked undercard and the main event promising fireworks, boxing fans are in for an unforgettable night of action and drama.
