Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury Set to Battle in Riyadh

Oleksandr Usyk felt the brunt of Tyson Fury’s fiery demeanor as he pushed him during the weigh-in for their much-anticipated super-fight in Saudi Arabia. The two undefeated world champions will compete for the historic undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, with all four belts at stake. Despite Fury’s lightest weight in over four years at 262lb, giving him a significant weight advantage over Usyk, who registered at 224lb, the atmosphere remained tense.

Fury, notorious for stirring up commotion, avoided eye contact with Oleksandr Usyk at Thursday’s news conference. However, he turned playful at the weigh-in, leading to a brief altercation between their teams during the face-off. Fury boldly declared his intention to knock out Usyk and vowed to target his opponent’s heart, signaling the intensity of their impending showdown. As tensions flared, Usyk remained composed, assuring Fury that he wouldn’t back down.

The arrival of heavyweight legends including Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield and Wladimir Klitschko, added to the spectacle, as British fans eagerly awaited the outcome. Amidst the anticipation, concerns arose over Fury’s weight loss and its potential impact on his punch resistance, prompting speculation about the strategies employed by both fighters. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, the stage is set for the most significant heavyweight fight in recent memory, marking a pivotal moment in boxing history.