KINGDOM ARENA, RIYADH — The last time there was an undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were children. Now, 25 years later, they’re both great fighters looking to join a very exclusive club.
On November 13, 1999, in a battle of boxing legends, Lennox Lewis outpointed Evander Holyfield in Las Vegas to consolidate IBF, WBA and WBC championships . Lewis would never defend his status as the undisputed champion, but his epic victory rubberstamped the hard-hitting Brit as the best heavyweight of his generation.
Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) has already held every title in the glamour division but not at the same time. In his first superfight, in 2015, the British switch-hitter outpointed the great Wladimir Klitschko to win IBF, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine championships. Following a long period away from boxing, the enigmatic Fury returned to wrench the WBC crown from the previously unbeaten American Deontay Wilder in 2020.
WATCH: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in the USA on ESPN+
Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) became undisputed cruiserweight champion in 2018 and moved up to heavyweight the following year. After posting two victories, the Ukrainian southpaw was ready to face another British superstar, Anthony Joshua. Usyk displaced “AJ” as the IBF, WBA and WBO titleholder before picking up The Ring championship with another points victory in a direct rematch.
While both fighters are guaranteed enormous paydays, the money is a distant second to this legacy-defining opportunity. The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on the undisputed title fight.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight card
Bouts and order subject to change
- Tyson Fury (c) vs. Oleksandr Usyk (c) for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles
- Joe Cordina (c) vs. Anthony Cacace for the IBF super featherweight title
- Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis for the IBF cruiserweight title
- Agit Kabayel vs. Frank Sanchez; Heavyweights
- Moses Itauma def. Ilja Mezencev (TKO 2/10); Heavyweights
- Mark Chamberlain def. Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab (KO 1/10); Lightweights
- Robin Safar def. Sergey Kovalev (UD 10); Cruiserweights
- David Nyika def. Michael Seitz (4/10 TKO); Cruiserweights
- Daniel Lapin def. Octavio Pudivitr (KO 1/10); Light Heavyweights
- Isaac Lowe def. Hasibullah Ahmadi (PTS 10); Featherweights
When is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk?
Fury and Usyk takes place on Saturday, May 18 local time in Saudi Arabia. The fighters should make their way to the ring around 6 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. AST | 1 a.m. AST |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 18 | 12 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 18 | 9 a.m. PT | 3 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, May 18 | 5 p.m. BST | 11 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 19 | 2 a.m. AEST |
8 p.m. AEST |
| India | Sunday, May 19 | 9:30 p.m. IST | 3:30 a.m. IST |
WATCH: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, live globally on DAZN
How to watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: TV channel, live stream details
In the U.S., Fury vs. Usyk will be available on DAZN PPV and ESPN+ PPV. It is available via TNT Sports Box Office in the U.K.
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| United States | — | DAZN PPV, ESPN+ PPV, PPV.com |
| Canada | — | PPV.com |
| UK and Ireland | — | TNT Sports Box Office, DAZN PPV |
| Australia | — | DAZN PPV |
| India | DAZN PPV |
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk PPV price: How much does the fight cost?
- PPV price on DAZN: $ 69.99
- PPV price on TNT Sports PPV: £24.99
- DAZN monthly subscription: $ 19.99 on a 12-month contract or $ 24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $ 24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia.
- DAZN annual subscription: $ 224.99 in the U.S., $ 199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K. For India prices see DAZN website.
You can pay $ 10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $ 109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
