Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is the long-awaited Undisputed Heavyweight championship match the world has been waiting to see. The Ring of Fire pits the two Heavyweight World champions against each other on PPV.
Tyson Fury enters as the WBC Heavyweight and undefeated Lineal champion of the world. His opponent is Oleksandr Usyk, Unified Heavyweight champion and unbeaten former Undisputed Cruiserweight champion. Neither of the boxers have been defeated, and Tyson Fury vs Usyk will crown the first Undisputed Heavyweight champion in the four belt era. Lennox Lewis was the last Undisputed Heavyweight champion, though he did not hold the WBO title.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will take place on Saturday 18 May 2024 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was initially mooted for 23 December 2023, but Tyson Fury’s worrying showing against Francis Ngannou delayed the bout from happening earlier. Fury defeated Ngannou, although some fans believe Francis Ngannou had done enough to secure victory.
You can read how we scored the controversial Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou bout below. We were positive Tyson Fury won.
The contest was delayed again following a Tyson Fury injury. The bout was set for 17 February 2024, but moved to 18 May 2024.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Last Fights
Oleksandr Usyk has developed a fierce some reputation against British opposition. The Ukranian retired Tony Bellew, defeated Derek Chisora, defeated Anthony Joshua twice and stopped Daniel Dubois. 5 of his last 6 opponents have been British, as well as beating American Chazz Witherspoon.
Tyson Fury has held his WBC Heavyweight title since he defeated Deontay Wilder in the second bout of their trilogy. Fury successfully defended his belt against Wilder in their third meeting.
Tyson Fury then defended his WBC title twice in the UK. Fury first beat mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte at Wembley stadium, and that was followed up with a stoppage win over Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Fury’s most recent victory over Francis Ngannou was not for the WBC title, as Ngannou was unranked going into the contest.
Ring of Fire Press Conference
Both fighters have been deep in camp since the fight has been announced. Fury has adopted radio silence rather than goading his opponent, and Usyk has largely posted training videos on social media.
The press conference between Tyson Fury and Usyk saw Tyson throw some expected barbs at Oleksandr Usyk, who kept his cool and remained stoic throughout proceedings.
The undercard for the Undisputed title bout between Fury and Usyk features more world title bouts.
Rest of the card
The vacant IBF Cruiserweight title is on the line as former champion Jai Opetaia challenges Mairis Breidis to win back his championship. Opetaia was stripped of his belt for appearing in Saudi Arabia and facing Ellis Zorro, but ironically finds himself as the highest available ranked contender, so the IBF ordered him to fight for the belt he was stripped of just weeks ago.
Welshman Joe Cordina also defends his IBF Super Featherweight title against Anthony Cacace.
Tyson Fury’s training partner Isaac Lowe appears on the bill, as does rising unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma. Russian Cruiserweight Sergey Kovalev appears on the undercard and competes for just the second time since 2019.
📅Date📅
Tyson Fury vs Usyk was postponed following injury to Fury on 02 February 2024. The contest will now take place on 18 May 2024.
⏰Start Time⏰
The prelims for the event begin at 3:00 p.m UK time.
Fury vs Usyk start time 5:00 p.m in the UK.
In the US, start time is noon ET.
The main event is expected before midnight in the UK.
🏟️Venue🏟️
Fury vs Usyk will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
📺TV Channel📺
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is being broadcast on Sky, TNT Sports and DAZN in the UK.
Fury vs Usyk is being broadcast by DAZN in some other territories.
ESPN+ have the event on PPV in the USA.
💰Price💰
Fury vs Usyk is priced at $69.99 on DAZN/PPV.com in the USA.
The Ring of Fire PPV Fury vs Usyk costs £24.99/£24.95 in the UK.
🥊Undercard🥊
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
(Fury – WBC, Usyk all others) Undisputed World Heavyweight titles (WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF & IBO)
Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Breidis
(Vacant) IBF World Cruiserweight title
Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace
(Cordina) IBF World Super Featherweight title
Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan
Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Wahab
Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
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