The first quarter and a half of 2024 has been an exciting time for boxing fans, and it’s about to get even better with the highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The fight is set to take place on Saturday, May 18, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the headline bout for the Ring of Fire event. With the rise of various viewing options, including ESPN+ PPV, DAZN, and PPV.com, this event has the potential to be one of the most-watched boxing events of the year.
The card for the event will feature three world title fights, with the IBF crowns receiving a significant amount of attention. In addition to the Fury-Usyk clash for the heavyweight championship, fans will also get to see Joe Cordina defending his IBF Junior Lightweight title against Anthony Cacace, and Jai Opetaia facing Mairis Briedis for the IBF vacant Cruiserweight title. With such high stakes and top-tier matchups, this event promises to be an electrifying night of boxing in Saudi Arabia.
Leading up to the fight, all eyes are on Tyson Fury’s conditioning, as it has been a question mark in the past. Despite being heavy in previous fights, Fury seems to be in excellent shape for the bout with Usyk. He is expected to weigh in at under 260 pounds, which would be the first time he has done so since 2019. As for Usyk, the pressure of the event and pre-fight tensions may have gotten under his skin. With Fury’s mastery of psychological warfare, it will be interesting to see how Usyk handles the pressure and maintains his composure during the fight.
The fight between Fury and Usyk is just the beginning of what could be a lengthy saga between the two heavyweight champions, with a potential rematch later this year. Fans can expect an intense battle between two exceptional fighters with contrasting styles. As the boxing world gears up for this historic event, all eyes will be on Riyadh on Saturday night. Don’t miss out on the fight night coverage as Fury and Usyk go head-to-head for the undisputed heavyweight championship in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
