Who will have the clear edge when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off on May 18? The fight to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion will emanate from Saudi Arabia, part of Riyadh Season.
Fury has 24 wins via knockout. "The Gypsy King" has beaten some of the top fighters in the heavyweight divisions, including Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder. The WBC heavyweight champion forced the fight to be delayed twice but is finally ready to determine the first undisputed champion at heavyweight since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
WATCH: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, live on DAZN
Usyk is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion with 14 wins via knockout. The Ukrainian is new to the heavyweight scene but immediately made an impact by beating Anthony Joshua twice for the IBF, WBA, WBO, and Ring belts. The 37-year-old has competed in and out of the ring, defending his titles and his country against Russian aggression.
The fight is a first for the two. Both are complete opposites regarding skills and resume, but they have one common opponent: Derek Chisora. Fury has faced Chisora three times, going 3-0 against the 40-year-old, their last fight ending in 2022 via TKO. Usyk fought Chisora in 2020, his second fight at heavyweight, and went the distance in a decision win.
Chisora has a smart boxing mind. He assessed their strengths and weaknesses, using his history with the two to determine the one who will leave Saudi Arabia with the ultimate bragging rights.
”I always will back the Brit, and I want the Brit [Fury] to win the fight," Chisora told talkSPORT. “But I think I am edging it towards Usyk, I think mentality plays a massive part in boxing. Especially in terms of focus, where you are at, and what you want, and I think Fury has achieved so much and been in the spotlight for so long.
"I really like him (Fury), and he's a great bloke, and I think he under-estimated Francis Ngannou - and I believe some of that may carry over. Both were a complete nightmare in their own right and certainly weren't a comfortable spar."
How can you exactly watch the event? Here's all you need to know about Fury vs. Usyk.
How to watch Fury vs. Usyk: TV channel, live stream
In the U.S., Fury vs. Usyk will be available on DAZN 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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Fury vs. Usyk price: How much does the fight cost?
- PPV price on DAZN and ESPN+: $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.
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 |
WATCH: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, live on ESPN+
What time is Fury vs. Usyk today?
Fury and Usyk 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.) |
| 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 |
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. AST | 1 a.m. AST |
| India | Saturday, May 18 | 9:30 p.m. IST | 3:30 a.m. IST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 19 | 2 a.m. AEST | 8 p.m. AEST |
Fury vs. Usyk fight card
- 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
- Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirwan Safar; Cruiserweights
- Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi; Featherweights
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