Dsalita The highly anticipated showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Saturday will go down in history for a number of reasons. It marks the first time in 25 years that two heavyweight fighters will vie for all four heavyweight titles, determining the best in the division at present.
This event, part of Riyadh Season, promises to deliver one of the most exciting fights of the year. Usyk, holding the WBA, WBO, and IBF belts, will face off against Fury, the WBC champion, in the first undisputed heavyweight bout since 1999 when Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield clashed.
Originally scheduled for February 17, the fight was delayed due to an injury Fury sustained, prolonging the anticipation. But now, fight week is finally here, with both camps already in Saudi Arabia for what promises to be a momentous event.
Usyk’s last fight saw him defeat Daniel Dubois in an intense battle last August, where he overcame a low blow to emerge victorious. The 37-year-old Ukrainian will be defending his title from the pioneer body for the third time, aiming to complete his collection of belts.
Fury, on the other hand, faced off against MMA star Francis Ngannou last October in a challenging bout that saw him hit the canvas in the third round. Despite the adversity, he managed to secure a win on points.
The upcoming week will be a boxing extravaganza in Saudi Arabia, kicking off officially on Tuesday with the fighters’ arrivals. Public workouts are scheduled for Wednesday, followed by a press conference on Thursday, and the weigh-in ceremony on Friday.
Usyk boasts an impressive record of 21 wins, no losses, and 14 knockouts, while Fury’s record stands at 34 wins, no losses, 1 draw, and 24 knockouts.
