Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Weigh In Results and Video

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the Kingdom Arena, heavyweight boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set for a rematch on Saturday night. This bout features the 37-year-old undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk against 36-year-old Fury. The previous matchup between these fighters took place in May where Usyk emerged victorious via a split decision.

Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 226 pounds. At the weigh-in, Usyk briefly commented to the gathered media saying, “I talk to you tomorrow.” Holding three of the four major heavyweight titles, Usyk has dominated the boxing scene as the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the modern era and since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Tyson Fury came in at a heavier 281 pounds demonstrating a significant weight difference of 55 pounds compared to Usyk. Fury was overt about his intentions for the rematch stating forcefully that he will "dish out a whole lot of pain" and planned to "put this fucker in the hurt locker". Soon after these comments during their face-off, Fury left the stage quickly.

The event also has several other fights lined up including a co-feature bout between Serhii Bohachuk and Ishmael Davis. Bohachuk, trained by Manny Robles and weighing in at 153.1 pounds, previously lost to Vergil Ortiz Jnr but his performance still earned him consideration for Fight of the Year honors. On the other hand, Davis, nicknamed "The Black Panther", weighed 153.6 pounds and comes off a majority decision loss against Josh Kelly. Replacing original fighter Israil Madrimov who withdrew due to illness, Davis steps into this fight under challenging circumstances.

Fighters Details

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet in a heavyweight clash, contending for the Ring Magazine, WBC World, WBO World, and WBA World Heavyweight Titles.

Oleksandr Usyk

• Nationality: Ukraine
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 191 cm
• Reach: 198 cm
• Total Fights: 22
• Record: 22 / 0 / 0

Usyk has maintained an undefeated record across 22 fights. His recent successes against top contenders underscore his tactical prowess in the ring. Given his experience and agility matched with Fury's size in the heavyweight division, this fight promises a strategic showdown.

Tyson Fury

• Nationality: England
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 206 cm
• Reach: 216 cm
• Total Fights: 36
• Record: 34 / 1 / 1

Tyson Fury, with a 34-1-1 record and notable for surviving tough encounters, brings significant endurance and strength into this bout. Having contended more fights than Usyk suggests an advantage in handling high-pressure clashes, setting up an intense match-up between contrasting styles and experiences.

What time is Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight

Live coverage for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury main card will start at 01:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Betting Odds

• Favorite: Oleksandr Usyk : 1.8 (-120)
• Underdog: Tyson Fury : 2.2 (+120)