Tyson Fury will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the right to become boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Fury, who is the current WBC world champion, faces Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, as both men look to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
The fight, which is arguably the biggest boxing event of the year, was originally slated for February, but was postponed after Fury, 35, suffered a freak eye injury in training.
But it is back on now, and the British fighter will be keen to answer his critics after a lackluster showing against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last time out.
Usyk, too, has some critics to answer, after a controversial stoppage win over Daniel Dubois in his last fight.
The Ukrainian star went down after a Dubois body shot was deemed to be below the belt, although replays weren’t conclusive. His opponent’s camp felt it was a legitimate stoppage and their charge should have been crowned world champion.
Nonetheless, Usyk fought back to earn a ninth-round stoppage win and he is looking to become the third fighter to become undisputed world champion at two different weights, having already achieved the feat at cruiserweight.
The two fighters will put their unbeaten records on the line and here is all you need to know about Fury vs Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk’s reaction to seeing Tyson Fury for the first time on fight week: “He’s skinny.”[🎥 @DAZNBoxing] pic.twitter.com/xLqVdNQ8Wa
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 14, 2024
When is Fury vs Usyk?
Fury vs Usyk will take place on Saturday, May 18, with the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world on the line.
Where is Fury vs Usyk?
Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the biggest boxing match of the century as Fury and Usyk both chase the illustrious undisputed heavyweight crown.
How can I watch Fury vs Usyk?
Fury vs Usyk will be available on the US on both DAZN pay-per-view and ESPN+ pay-per-view, with both broadcasters charging $69.99.
Fans in the UK have the choice of watching it on DAZN pay-per-view, TNT Sports Box Office or Sky Sports Box Office, with all three broadcasters offering the fight at a price of £24.99.
What time is the ringwalk for Fury vs Usyk?
The ringwalk for Fury vs Usyk is expected around 11pm BST, 6pm ET and 3pm PT. That time is subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
Who is on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk?
There will be nine fights on the undercard, with the two final fights prior to the main event also world title fights. Below are the results for the entire card, including each fighter’s official weight alongside their name.
Tyson Fury (262) vs Oleksandr Usyk (233.5) — Undisputed heavyweight title
Winner: Oleksandr Usyk via split decision
Jai Opetaia (198.1) vs Mairis Briedis (199.1) — IBF world cruiserweight title
Winner: Jai Opetaia via unanimous decision
Joe Cordina (130) vs Anthony Cacace (129) — IBF world super-featherweight title
Winner: Anthony Cacace via eighth-round KO
Agit Kabayel (238.5) vs Frank Sanchez (238.5) — heavyweight
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Winner: Agit Kabayel via seventh-round KO
Mark Chamberlain (134.2) vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab (132.1) — lightweight
Winner: Mark Chamberlain via first-round KO
Sergey Kovalev (194.2) vs Robin Sirwan Safar (194.1) — cruiserweight
Winner: Robin Sirwan Safar via unanimous decision
Moses Itauma (239.1) vs Ilja Mezencev (232.1) — heavyweight
Winner: Moses Itauma via second-round KO
David Nyika (198.1) vs Michael Seitz (198.5) — cruiserweight
Winner: David Nyika via sixth-round KO
Daniel Lapin (174.7) vs Octavio Pudivtr (173.7) — light heavyweight
Winner: Daniel Lapin via first-round KO
Isaac Lowe (125.5) vs Hasibullah Ahmadi (127.7) — featherweight
Winner: Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision
What is the fight week schedule for Fury vs Usyk?
An eventful fight week began with media duties for all fighters on Monday and Tuesday’s grand arrivals. The build-up has already been shrouded in controversy after Fury’s father, John Fury, headbutted a member of Usyk’s team.
The two camps have shook hands and made up since but it should add extra spice to an already historic fight night.
Thursday, May 16: Press conference (2pm ET, 11am PT, 7pm BST)
Friday, May 17: Weigh-ins (1pm ET, 10am PT, 6pm BST)
For all the biggest results and upcoming fights this year, check out Dexerto’s 2024 boxing schedule.
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