After about 25 years since the clash between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield, who will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the upcoming 12-round Fury v Usyk showdown?
Bet on Fury vs Usyk with Bet365Boxing fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for the much-hyped Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight. The anticipated bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 18, 2024. The fight was set to take place on February 17, 2024, but it was postponed after Fury suffered injuries during a sparring session and needed medical attention.
Fury and Usyk are both attempting to be the first undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history since 1999, when Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield. If you are looking forward to this huge bout, find details about the fight date, venue, time, undercard, how to watch, and much more.
Why was Fury v Usyk Fight Rescheduled?
The original fight date was scheduled for February 17, however, it was rescheduled after Tyson Fury's injury during a sparring session in Riyadh. The British boxer sustained a severe injury above his eye which needed urgent medical attention. The injury caused the fight to be postponed just a few weeks before the fight.
The promoters in Saudi Arabia rescheduled the fight for May 18, 2024. Both fighters are ready for the rescheduled date and the anticipation for this undisputed bout continues to build among boxing fans.
Tyson Fury v Usyk Date and Venue 2024
The heavyweight fight between Fury and Usyk is set to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The venue for the fight will be in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters agreed to pay a fine of $10 million should they pull out of May 18. The timing and other additional information are yet to be confirmed.
Signed and Blessed by the Pope
The Pope blessed and signed the commemorative belt for Tyson and Fury undisputed fight. Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC president presented the belt to the Pope. The new title belt features British and Ukrainian emblems on the straps. Sulaiman also proposed to the Pope to create a “Boxing with Values” foundation similar to the Pope’s foundation “Football with Values” and the Pope accepted immediately.
Tale of the Tape
The following is an in-depth analysis of the tale of tape for the upcoming bout between Fury and Usyk.
| Boxer | Tyson Fury | Oleksandr Usyk |
| Nickname | The Gypsy King | The Cat |
| Hometown | Manchester, England | Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine |
| Pre-fight Record | 34–0–1 (24 KO) | 21–0 (14 KO) |
| Age | 35 | 37 |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Style | Orthodox | Southpaw |
Undercard – (Subject to Change)
As we wait for the heavyweight title clash, other promising fighters will also match-up on the stage of the main event. Here is the undercard but it is subject to change:
- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk (Main Event);
- Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis;
- Joe Cordina vs. Anthony Cacace;
- Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez;
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar;
- Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Oluwaseum Wahab;
- Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev;
- David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz;
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi.
Fury vs Usyk Predictions
Predicting the outcome of this bout will be a challenge based on the dynamic nature of boxing. We are looking forward to a tight contest with many rounds. However, according to expert opinions, the possible outcomes (which could be different) of the fight could be:
- Tyson to beat Usyk by late stoppage;
- Tyson to win by split decision;
- Usyk to win by unanimous decision;
- Tyson to win on points;
Prize Money
Fury vs Usyk price money has not been made public. The Fury vs usyk ppv price will be known after the fight. However, Bob Arum, Fury’s promoter said the fighter is likely to earn more than $100m from the shutdown.
"If you told Tyson Fury he's set to make $100 million, he'd really get pissed off. Because he thinks – and I think he's right – that he's gonna make a lot more than that." Arum said.
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Usyk
Boxing fans globally can watch this thrilling fight on DAZN PPV. In the UK and Ireland, watch the fight on PPV Sky and TNT Sports Box Office channels. The fight will be streamed live on MEGO in Ukraine. In the USA, the shutdown will be streamed live on ESPN+PPV.
What to Bet On
There are various betting options and favorable Fury vs usyk odds available on Bet365. If you would like to place your bet on this fight, these are top betting options:
- Round betting;
- To win fight;
- Total knockdowns;
- Total knockdowns over/under;
- Fighter punches thrown;
- Fighter punches landed, etc.