Briton Tyson Fury will fight Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated bout marks the first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999 and the first time all four major world titles have been on the line in the four-belt era. The fight will be broadcast live on the BBC Sport website and app, with text commentary starting at 19:00 BST.
Here are some key details about the fight:
Ringwalk Time: The Usyk-Fury ringwalk is not expected before 23:00. TV coverage starts at 17:00, with other undercard fights scheduled before the main event1.
Undercard Fights:
Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis (IBF cruiserweight title)
Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace (IBF super-featherweight titles)
Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab (lightweight)
Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar (cruiserweight)
Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi (featherweight)
David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz (cruiserweight)
Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev (heavyweight)
Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez (heavyweight)1
Belts on the Line: For the first time in the modern era, all four heavyweight belts will be at stake: WBO, WBA, IBF, and WBC. The Ring magazine heavyweight title is also up for grabs, currently held by Oleksandr Usyk1.
Records Comparison:
Tyson Fury (35 years old) is undefeated with 34 wins and 24 stoppages in his career. He has held every world title in the heavyweight division but has not simultaneously held all four belts.
Oleksandr Usyk (37 years old) is unbeaten in 21 fights with 14 stoppages. He was undisputed champion at cruiserweight and became unified champion in his third heavyweight bout by defeating Anthony Joshua in 20211.
It promises to be an exciting clash between two skilled and undefeated fighters. Fury’s towering height of 6ft 9in and reach advantage will be pitted against Usyk’s technical prowess and cruiserweight pedigree. Don’t miss this historic showdown! 🥊🔥
Briton Tyson Fury will fight Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated bout marks the first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999 and the first time all four major world titles have been on the line in the four-belt era. The fight will be broadcast live on the BBC Sport website and app, with text commentary starting at 19:00 BST.
Here are some key details about the fight:
Ringwalk Time: The Usyk-Fury ringwalk is not expected before 23:00. TV coverage starts at 17:00, with other undercard fights scheduled before the main event1.
Undercard Fights:
Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis (IBF cruiserweight title)
Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace (IBF super-featherweight titles)
Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab (lightweight)
Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar (cruiserweight)
Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi (featherweight)
David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz (cruiserweight)
Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev (heavyweight)
Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez (heavyweight)1
Belts on the Line: For the first time in the modern era, all four heavyweight belts will be at stake: WBO, WBA, IBF, and WBC. The Ring magazine heavyweight title is also up for grabs, currently held by Oleksandr Usyk1.
Records Comparison:
Tyson Fury (35 years old) is undefeated with 34 wins and 24 stoppages in his career. He has held every world title in the heavyweight division but has not simultaneously held all four belts.
Oleksandr Usyk (37 years old) is unbeaten in 21 fights with 14 stoppages. He was undisputed champion at cruiserweight and became unified champion in his third heavyweight bout by defeating Anthony Joshua in 20211.
It promises to be an exciting clash between two skilled and undefeated fighters. Fury’s towering height of 6ft 9in and reach advantage will be pitted against Usyk’s technical prowess and cruiserweight pedigree. Don’t miss this historic showdown! 🥊🔥