British boxers Tyson Fury and Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk fight
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Britain’s Tyson Fury and Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk meet in what has been described as a “war of generations” in Saudi Arabia on Saturday in the first fight to unify the world heavyweight belts in 25 years.
The mercurial Briton and the stubborn Ukrainian arrive in the capital Riyadh undefeated, each looking to become the first world boxing champion with 4 belts.
Nicknamed “Gypsy King”, Fury (35) holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title, while the 37-year-old Ukrainian contender has won the other three belts. International Boxing Federation (IBF) and Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO).
The winner of the fight will become the first unified world heavyweight champion since Britain’s Lennox Lewis beat American Evander Holyfield in 1999, joining American Muhammad Ali Clay in what they call “the sport of noble art.” Mike Tyson.
As buzz builds around the planned fight at the Kingdom Arena – which can hold more than 30,000 fans – some pundits are expecting a cautious battle with Fury, who is likely to take a defensive plan.
The tall British boxer (2.06m) has shed excess weight and is thin and light on his feet as he fights to beat Cameroonian mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou on October 29.
Usic, on the other hand, is relatively short compared to the Briton (1.91 meters) and has an impressive track record of winning twice against tough opponents, notably Britain’s Anthony Joshua.
Announcer Frank Warren described the “fight of the century” as “the most important fight of the 21st century” and said in Riyadh yesterday: “It’s the fight we’ve been waiting for, two of the best heavyweights in the world, both undefeated.” “
The announcer added: “This is something special. “Wars like this come once in a generation.”
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight date and distribution channels
The fight will start tomorrow Saturday night at seven o’clock at 19:00 Makkah and Cairo time and will be broadcast on Saudi Sports, SCHD, Saudi Sports and BT Sports Box Office.
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“Let’s Make History”
Opinions were divided on the result, with some backing the Manchester-born Wrath while others backed Wrath by a slim margin based on the Ukrainian’s superior skill and fitness.
Lewis told the BBC that Fury should win on points: “The big man has long arms and great movement.”
However, another English boxer, Tony Bellew, warned that Usyk’s latest light heavyweight victim was “the cleanest, best boxer you will ever face”.
“The man is on another level,” he added. There are boxers and then there is Usyk.
Tensions ran high during a press conference between representatives of the two boxers at a Riyadh hotel.
After an incident with one of Usyk’s representatives, Fury’s father punched him in the head, according to videos posted on social media, before leaving with blood on his forehead.
“They had no respect for my son, the best heavyweight boxer ever to put on boxing gloves,” Fury later commented on Sky Sports.
The two boxers were mostly calm. On Thursday, Fury refused to participate in the traditional confrontation between them, Usyk wrote a letter and put it in his pocket.
“Let’s make history,” said the Ukrainian boxer.
Complaints of so-called sports laundering, using famous female athletes to prevent their human rights records from being checked, have yet to be filed, and promoters and fighters have gone out of their way to praise the hosts.
Fury and Usyk, who have a rematch clause, are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries of the fight, with the Briton reportedly pocketing at least £100m or £127m.
The war in It was scheduled to take place in Riyadh on February 17, but was postponed due to Fury’s eye injury.
The two boxers will be supported by loud British and Ukrainian fans during their appearance in the luxury Riyadh Boulevard entertainment district, where they were present on Thursday.
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Amazing records and interesting stories
Both boxers have impressive records and interesting stories.
Fury has 34 wins, including 24 since turning pro in 2008, tying Usyk’s record of 21 wins and 14 wins in 21 professional fights.
This English boxer suffered from bipolar disorder (alcoholism and cocaine abuse), depression and suicidal thoughts, and twice announced his retirement.
In the year He famously upset another Ukrainian champion, Wladimir Klitschko, in November 2015, including a memorable hat-trick of American Deontay Wilder (he beat him twice and tied him once).
As for Usyk – who served a brief stint in the military after the Russian invasion – he excelled as an amateur boxer, posting a 335-15 record and an Olympic gold medal in London in 2012.
After turning pro, he established himself as the undisputed champion of the light heavyweight division in 15 fights, capturing all three of Joshua’s heavyweight belts in just his third fight.
His training stories include swimming 10 kilometers, holding his breath for more than 4 minutes, holding his breath and picking up 6 coins at once.
With not much to choose between the two best, he can stay focused over the scheduled 12 rounds and whoever can adapt the best may go down.