Matias Wodner
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The time has arrived. After months and months of waiting, and even years of anticipation, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally square off in the ring on Saturday.
Fighting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fury and Usyk will battle for the undisputed heavyweight belts. The winner will be the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the sport since Lennox Lewis was crowned 25 years ago.
The fight was originally scheduled for February 17, but was postponed due to a cut suffered by Fury in training. The bout will be shown on PPV via DAZN and ESPN+. Ring walks for the main event are expected to happen around 6pm ET / 3pm PT.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk LIVE: Don't miss a single moment of this boxing night
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These two are absolute warriors. Both could have been counted out at various points throughout the fight. Both kept coming back. But Usyk really took control in the second half.
Round 11
Another very tight round, as we enter the final one...
Round 10
Usyk took his foot off the gas, but Fury still looks a bit dazed.
Round 7
Fury landed at least one big shot, but Usyk bounced back well in that round.
That was a BIG last two rounds for Fury. These next few rounds will be massive for Usyk.
Round 5
Round 4
A very good bounceback round from Fury, who continues to play some mind games with Usyk.
Round 2
A solid round from Usyk, although Fury landed a couple of shots towards the end of the round.
The boxers have been introduced and we are just moments away now.
Jai Opetaia wins by UD against Mairis Briedis
Despite an impressive late charge from Briedis, Opetaia did enough in the early and mid rounds to win by unanimous decision and capture the IBF title.
Round 11
WHOA, what a start to the round from Briedis! Opetaia is opened up a bit now.
Round 10
BIG shot from Jai Opetaia, but Mairis Briedis bounces right back!
Ryan Garcia enjoying life in Saudi Arabia
Garcia has met with Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar so far tonight at the fight. Yesterday, he was at an Al Nassr game living his best life.
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Round 6
Jai Opetaia has landed some big shots her and Mairis Briedis is bleeding profusely from his nose.
Round 4
A more measured approach from both fighters in the last couple of rounds.
Round 2
Strong start from Jai Opetaia, which has become the norm for the Australian.
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The Gypsy King is a wealthy man.
The co-main is underway!
Mike Tyson gives prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight
"Iron Mike" has made his decision on who will win between Fury and Usyk.
There's real controversy in this one, as Cordina took a big illegal shot from Cacace that appears to have affected him.
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Fury vs Usyk Purse: How much money could the winner earn?
Win or lose, both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be going home with some serious cash.
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Hello all and welcome to Marca English's live blog of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight!
This fight has been years in the making, and many consider it a shame that it took so long to make. Fans wanted to see these two face each other at the top of their games. They are both still in great shape despite Tyson Fury being 35 years old and Oleksandr Usyk coming in at 37 years old.
Fury comes in with a 34-0-1 record, with his only blemish being a split decision draw against Deontay Wilder in the first fight of their trilogy. Fury ended up stopping Wilder in the next two fights.
Fury is the current betting favorite, but he does come in with some question marks. His last fight, against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, saw the Gypsy King get knocked down in stunning fashion.
Usyk, on the other hand, knocked out Daniel Dubois in his last fight in August. It wasn't without controversy, as Usyk was knocked down with a low blow that many consider he play-acted on.
Before the Dubois fight, Usyk took down Anthony Joshua two times in a row, first by unanimous decision and then by split decision. The first win over Joshua earned Usyk unified champion status, which he subsequently defended.
