Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will weigh-in ahead of their highly-anticipated clash in Riyadh on Friday with all eyes on the Gypsy King's weight.
29.04.2024 - 13:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a monumental battle next month with each fighter attempting to etch their names in boxing history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
Originally scheduled for February 17, the showdown was then cancelled with weeks to go due to Fury sustaining an injury, a cut to his eye, during a sparring session. However, fight fans' disappointment was short-lived as a new date was promptly confirmed, with the clash now slated to unfold in Saudi Arabia.
The stakes couldn't be higher as they vie for the prestigious WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. Fury is coming into the bout fresh off a poor performance against Francis Ngannou, where he tasted the canvas courtesy of the former UFC heavyweight champion and will be more than eager to redeem himself.
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On the other side of the ring, Usyk enters the fray after a thrilling ninth-round stoppage of British contender Daniel Dubois. The ramifications of the Saudi Arabia based fight could lead the winner to face off against Anthony Joshua later in the year with Joshua comfortably beating Ngannou to reaffirm his status as a heavyweight force.
Both Fury and Usyk will know there is a lot on the line with this fight from titles, making history and a chance to set up what would be one of the biggest fights of all time with Anthony Joshua. So, with the big clash looming let's find out where, when and how you can follow all the action.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns in a huge bout next month with each fighter attempting to etch their names
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