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Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a boxing match this weekend. The fight is set to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Oleksandr Usyk, manager of Oleksandr Usyk, world heavyweight champion in the WBA, IBF and WBO versions, is confident that his ward will beat Tyson Fury and take the WBC championship belt from him.
"It's all done. I want to say thank you to this delightful country, Saudi Arabia. This moment has come. Usyk will take that green belt away from Fury and take it home. I want to leave a quick message for Tyson and his team, "The sun is still shining behind the clouds. Your destiny is the common destiny of all. Every life must have rain, Some days must be dark and dreary." And you will have just such a day," Krasiuk said at the press conference.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will compete for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This major bout features Fury, the current WBC champion, against Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.
Tyson Fury, known for his impressive reach and height, remains unbeaten with a record bolstered by 24 knockouts. His recent victory over Francis Ngannou continues his streak of defending champions like Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte. Oleksandr Usyk also enters the ring undefeated, bringing a skillset that has repeatedly bested top-tier opponents such as Anthony Joshua. The matchup poses Usyk against a taller opponent similar to past challenges but showcases his continuous triumph over larger fighters from his heavyweight career.
The Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury weigh in stream starts at 3:00 AM EST. Refer to the table below to find you local time. The stream is also available for free on YouTube or you can watch it on our website:
| Region | Weigh in date | Weigh in time |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-17 | 15:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-17 | 12:00 PT |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-05-17 | 20:00 GMT |
| Australia | 2024-05-18 | 07:00 AEDT |
Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title including the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO belts.
Oleksandr Usyk, unbeaten with 21 wins, defends his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. His recent victory against Daniel Dubois in August reflects his supremacy in heavyweight boxing. Facing a slightly taller Fury could test Usyk's ability to manage reach differences effectively.
Tyson Fury also steps into the ring undefeated with a 34-0-1 record, holding the WBC title. His last win over Francis Ngannou demonstrates his skill in overcoming powerful strikers. The challenge against Usyk will be a clash of tactical prowess given Usyk's formidable speed and technique.
You can watch the Usyk vs Fury weigh in on DAZN, ESPN or here on RingSide24:
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will battle for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight unites Usyk's WBA, IBF, and WBO titles with Fury's WBC belt in a significant unification bout.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has spoken out about the upcoming fight between legendary Mike Tyson and blogger Jake Paul.
"If Mike Tyson hits somebody, I don't care even if he's 90 years old. He's going to knock them out clean, isn't he? He's 'Iron' Mike Tyson, the most dangerous man on the planet.
Now Jake Paul has gained experience, he's done a lot of fights. But naturally, I always have to bet on a knockout from Mike Tyson, just like he always bets on me," - quotes Tyson Fury Boxing Social.
Recall that the fight between Tyson and Paul is scheduled for July 20 in Arlington, USA.
Tyson Fury's record currently stands at 34 wins, 0 lose and 1 draw.
Tyson Fury's last fight took place against Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He won by SD in the 10 round. That fight was 6 months and 19 days ago.
Fury's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 6 months and 5 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 26 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
Fury was born in United Kingdom.
The Tyson Fury is currently 35 years old. He was born on Aug. 12, 1988, so he will turn 36 in 2 months and 26 days.
Tyson Fury made his professional debut in December 2008, so he has been a pro for 15 years.
Fury is 6' 9" (6 Foot and 9 inch) which is 206 cm (2 meters and 6 centimeters).
His reach is 85 inches (85") which is 216 cm (2 meters and 16 centimeters).
Fury fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
