This weekend, Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk face off in the most significant heavyweight fight in more than two decades. All the belts are on the line in Riyadh on Saturday night as the division prepares to crown its first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis held the title between November 1999 and April 2000. This will also mark the first time the division has one clear champion in the four-belt era.
Regardless of the outcome, a rematch between Fury and Usyk is anticipated later this year. However, issues with mandatory challengers and boxing politics may cause the belts to become fragmented before the undisputed champion can defend their titles.
- Date: May 19
- Location: Kingdom Arena — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Start time:10:00am NZT
- How to watch: DAZN and ESPN+ PPV | Price: $69.99 / Alternative Option Price: $29.75
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Live From New Zealand?
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, Heavyweight Boxing is scheduled to start at 10:00am on 19 May 2024 (NZT), and will be streaming live on DAZN.
Catch the highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight live on FitePass for just $29.95. Fans in New Zealand can purchase the pay-per-view (PPV) and enjoy the action without any blackouts or the need for DAZN o VPN. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown “Ring of Fire”!
Fury vs. Usyk: “Ring of Fire” Undercard Features Additional World Championship Fights
The highly anticipated “Ring of Fire” showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh will be accompanied by two more world championship bouts.
Australian cruiserweight sensation Jai Opetaia will face former division ruler and World Boxing Super Series champion Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs) for the IBF world title in a highly anticipated rematch.
Undefeated IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Joe Cordina (17-0, 9 KOs) will make his second title defense in an all-British clash against IBO World Champion Anthony Cacace (21-1, 7 KOs).
Additionally, former light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev (35-4-1, 29 KOs) continues his cruiserweight campaign against unbeaten Swedish contender Robin Sirwan Safar (16-0, 12 KOs). British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma (7-0, 5 KOs), the 2022 World Youth Amateur champion, and New Zealand cruiserweight and 2021 Olympian David Nyika (8-0, 7 KOs) will also feature on the undercard.
The undercard action will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office starting at 5 PM UK time.
Prediction: Tyson Fury Expected to Shine Against Oleksandr Usyk
It’s not a bold prediction to suggest Tyson Fury will deliver a significantly better performance than his strangely lethargic win over Francis Ngannou. That bout hinted at possible complacency either on the night or during Fury’s training camp, an issue unlikely to recur as he prepares for an undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury’s recent victories over Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte were routine affairs, and it has been over two years since he needed to perform at his peak—specifically, during the third fight of his historic trilogy with Deontay Wilder. As he gears up for Usyk, fans can expect Fury to be in top form for this monumental clash.
The last time Tyson Fury delivered an epic fight with five knockdowns was against Deontay Wilder, and while a repeat of that thrilling action on Saturday would be a surprise, fans can still anticipate a captivating contest. Oleksandr Usyk, unlike Wilder, is technically superb, relying on his exceptional movement and relentless work rate rather than concussive one-punch power.
Usyk’s ability to wear down opponents may be tested like never before against Fury, who is not only slick but also enjoys a significant size advantage. This dynamic could neutralize Usyk’s usual strengths to a degree.
We predict a tight contest with many difficult-to-score rounds. Fury’s size and front-footed approach under SugarHill Steward could give him the edge, preventing Usyk from controlling the bout as he did against Joshua and Dubois. Expect a battle of wits and skills in this historic heavyweight showdown.
Main Card (DAZN and PPV.com at 10:00am NZT)
- 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 — WBC heavyweight championship eliminator
- Moses Itauma vs. Ilija Mezencev — For the vacant WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title
- Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Wahab — For the WBC silver lightweight title
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirawn Safar — Light heavyweight
- David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz — Cruiserweight
Prelims (DAZN at 8 a.m. ET)
- Daniel Lapin vs. Octavio Pudivtr — For the vacant intercontinential light heavyweight title
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi — Featherweight
