The upcoming clash for the undisputed heavyweight title between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled for May 18, after their February clash was postponed.. This showdown marks the culmination of years of anticipation, with both fighters on a collision course towards this pivotal moment in their careers.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know ahead of the Fury vs. Usyk showdown:
Date and Start Time:
- Date: May 18
- Start time: To Be Confirmed
- Main event ring walks (approx): To Be Confirmed
How to Watch: Fans worldwide can catch the fight live exclusively on DAZN, except for viewers in China, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. To purchase access, simply visit DAZN.com.
Supported Devices by DAZN: DAZN offers dedicated apps for various platforms, including:
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick
- Amazon Fire Tablet
- Android Phone & Tablet
- iPhone & iPad
- Android TV
- LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony Smart TVs
- SmartCast
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Roku
Venue: The monumental clash between Fury and Usyk will unfold at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fighters’ Profiles:
Tyson Fury:
- Nationality: British
- Date of Birth: August 12, 1988
- Height: 6′ 9″
- Reach: 85″
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 34-0-1 (24 KOs)
Oleksandr Usyk:
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Date of Birth: January 17, 1987
- Height: 6′ 3″
- Reach: 78″
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 21-0 (17 KOs)
Fight Card: The Fury vs. Usyk event will feature an electrifying lineup of bouts, including:
- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk; for Fury’s WBC world heavyweight championship and Usyk’s WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO world heavyweight championships
- Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Breidis; for the vacant IBF world cruiserweight championship
- Joe Cordina vs. Antony Cacace; for Cordina’s IBF world super featherweight championship and Cacace’s IBO world super featherweight championship
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar; cruiserweight
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs. TBA; heavyweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi; featherweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev; heavyweight
- David Nyika vs. TBA; cruiserweight
This event promises to deliver unparalleled excitement as two giants of the sport vie for supremacy in the ring, backed by an impressive undercard featuring top-tier talent across various weight divisions.
