The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as two heavyweight champions, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, prepare to face off in a historic undisputed heavyweight championship bout. This epic clash is set to take place on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be broadcast live on DAZN and ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) for $69.99.
Fight Card
The main event features the undefeated WBC champion Tyson Fury against the undefeated WBA, WBO, and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk. This fight promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the best heavyweights in the world, with the winner becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
In addition to the main event, the fight card is stacked with exciting matchups:
| Fight |
|---|
| Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis (vacant IBF cruiserweight championship) |
| Joe Cordina (c) vs. Anthony Cacace (IBF super featherweight championship) |
| Frank Sanchez vs. Agit Kabayel (heavyweights) |
| Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab (lightweights) |
Other notable fights on the card include:
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar (light heavyweights)
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi (featherweights)
- David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz (cruiserweights)
- Moses Itauma vs. Ilja Mezencev (heavyweights)
Viewing Information
The Fury vs. Usyk fight card is scheduled to begin at noon ET on May 18, with the main event expected to start around 5 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the event live on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV for a price of $69.99.
The Road to Undisputed
Tyson Fury, known as “The Gypsy King,” has been dominant in the heavyweight division, boasting an undefeated record of 32-0-1 with 23 knockouts. He captured the WBC title in February 2020 by stopping Deontay Wilder in their rematch and has since defended the title twice.
Oleksandr Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, moved up to heavyweight in 2019 and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. He won the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles from Anthony Joshua in September 2021 and successfully defended them in a rematch in August 2022.
Now, these two champions will collide in a battle for heavyweight supremacy. The winner will not only hold all four major world titles but will also cement their place in boxing history as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
The Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight is a must-see event for boxing fans around the world. With two undefeated champions putting their titles on the line, this fight has the potential to be an instant classic. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making on May 18, live on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV.