Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Date, time, live streaming, full fight card, odds & more

Published at :May 14, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Modified at :May 14, 2024 at 2:42 PM

The stakes could not be greater for the undisputed heavyweight title fight

Tyson Fury is the current WBC heavyweight champion of the world. In his most recent fight, Fury rose from the canvas to defeat former UFC champion Ngannou in a split decision in the Cameroonian’s pro debut. Usyk is undefeated in his professional career and has not been defeated since transitioning from cruiserweight, where he was the undisputed champion.

The Ukrainian easily defeated Joshua in their two heavyweight bouts in September 2021 and August 2022. In his most recent battle, Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in the ninth round to retain his IBF, WBA, and WBO world heavyweight crowns.

‘Fury is presently the bookies’ favourite, but even they are having trouble deciding between the two contenders. Fury will have a big height and reach advantage against Usyk, but the Brit has probably not been at his best since defeating Deontay Wilder in their second fight four years ago. However, he has lost weight since defeating Francis Ngannou and appears to be taking Usyk’s threat seriously.

🗣️ 'They came into my space!’ Tyson Fury’s father John Fury gives his perspective of the clash between himself and Oleksandr Usyk’s camp in Riyadh pic.twitter.com/uXACHAdhHm
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) May 13, 2024

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off on May 18, with each boxer trying to become boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. The stakes could not be greater, as the two will compete for the famous WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF belts.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – Full Match Card

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Date, time and venue

Fury and Usyk’s pre-fight press conferences are planned for Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. UK time (11:30 p.m. IST). The weigh-in will take place at the same time on Friday, May 17. Fury and Usyk will face off in a 12-round heavyweight bout on Saturday, May 18, with the main event beginning at 11 p.m. UK time (3:30 a.m. IST) in Saudi Arabia. The match will be played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Where to watch?

The boxing event will feature a packed eight-fight card, including a main-event boxing clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The event will be held on Friday, March 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout is only accessible on DAZN as a pay-per-view model, and fans from all around the world may watch it by purchasing the pay-per-view according to their time zones.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – Odds

Tyson Fury’s record and bio

Nationality: British
Date of birth: August 12, 1988
Height: 6′ 9″
Reach: 85″
Total fights: 35
Record: 34-0-1 (24 KOs)

Oleksandr Usyk’s record and bio

Nationality: Ukrainian
Date of birth: January 17, 1987
Height: 6′ 3″
Reach: 78″
Total fights: 21
Record: 21-0 (14 KOs)

A week before the bout, some bookies have Fury as the favourite over Usyk. Fury has a line of -120 for a +100 for Usyk at Draft Kings, indicating a very tight line in favor of the Briton, while the draw yields +1,400.

Other bookies, including bet365, have Fury’s betting line at -125 for +100 for Usyk. Other sites, like Bet MGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and Bet Rivers, all have Fury as the favourite to overcome Usyk.

Draft Kings offers +175 on Fury winning by decision and +380 if the Brit wins via knockout. Usyk’s chances are +180 for a decision win and +500 for a knockout victory.

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