When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk? Fight date, UK start time and TV channel
25.01.2024 - 13:29
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Tyson Fury is preparing to fight Oleksandr Usyk to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
It is the first time that an undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned since Lennox Lewis’ victory over Evander Holyfield in 1999. After plenty of back-and-forth, it was announced in November that Fury and Usyk had reached an agreement to put all four belts on the line.
WBC champion Fury last defended his belt against Derek Chisora but was most recently in the ring for his split decision win over MMA star Francis Ngannou in October. Usyk, who holds the IBF, WBA and WBO belts, last defended his unified titles against British fighter Daniel Dubois in August.
Here is everything you need to know about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk:
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When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?
The fight will take place on Saturday, February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event has been titled ‘Ring of Fire’ and will be hosted at the Kingdom Arena, the same venue as Fury’s bout with Ngannou.
After months of failed negotiations, fans started to wonder whether the undisputed fight would take place. However, following Fury's win over Ngannou, the ‘Gypsy King’ faced off with Usyk and the pair confirmed that they intended to fight each other, though a reported December date was pushed back.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?
The fight will be broadcast on TNT Sports Box Office, formerly BT Sport. Start times and prices are yet to be announced but will be revealed in due course. You do not have to be a TNT Sports subscriber to