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Tonight, the boxing world witnesses a heavyweight showdown for the ages. In a fight dubbed “Ring of Fire,” Tyson Fury, the WBC and Lineal Heavyweight Champion, squares off against Oleksandr Usyk, the unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO champion. This clash at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, isn’t just another fight; it’s a battle for undisputed heavyweight supremacy – a title last held by Lennox Lewis in 1999.
The road to this historic encounter hasn’t been smooth. Originally slated for February 17th, the fight was postponed due to a training injury sustained by Fury. But boxing fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the undefeated giants step into the ring, each carrying the weight of expectation and a ferocious will to win.
Fury, “The Gypsy King,” is a charismatic showman with an unorthodox fighting style. Standing at a towering 6’9″ with a reach advantage, he utilizes his size and movement to frustrate opponents. Despite his unconventional approach, Fury boasts an impressive knockout power and exceptional in-ring resilience.
Usyk, the former Cruiserweight king nicknamed “The Cat,” presents a different challenge. Known for his exceptional footwork, technical brilliance, and southpaw stance, he outboxed Anthony Joshua twice to claim the unified championships. Usyk might not possess the raw power of Fury, but his agility and precise combinations make him a formidable force.
Fury vs. Usyk fight card
- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: For the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
- Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis; For the vacant IBF cruiserweight title
- Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace; For the Cordina’s IBF super featherweight title
- Frank Sanchez vs. Agit Kabayel; Heavyweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Ilija Mezencev; Heavyweight
- Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Wahab; Lightweight
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirawn Safar; Cruiserweight
- Daniel Lapin vs. Octavio Pudivtr; Light heavyweight
- David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz; Cruiserweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi; Featherweight
When is Fury vs. Usyk?
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 5 p.m. UK / 12 p.m. ET
Main event ringwalks (approx): 6:05 p.m. ET