Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight in Saudi Arabia in October
1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight in Saudi Arabia in October

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will fight Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia, promoters announced Tuesday. The fight announcement by promoter Top Rank didn’t specify whether the bout will count on the fighters’ professional boxing records or whether Fury’s WBC heavyweight title will be on the line. Promotional companies Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promotions, partnered with Riyadh Season — Saudi Arabia’s state- The fight is not the first in Saudi Arabia, but certainly among the biggest at a time when the country’s sporting investments have been labeled by some experts as “ sportswashing,” or using fields of play to change a country’s public image. “After becoming the undisputed MMA heavyweight champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.” The 36-year-old Ngannou said he has been waiting to fight Fury for three years.

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'He got Christmas gift from judges': Tyson Fury fumes after loss against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk
1 day, 18 hours ago

'He got Christmas gift from judges': Tyson Fury fumes after loss against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk

Hindustan Times  

Tyson Fury was not pleased after facing a loss against Oleksandr Usyk in the heavyweight championship rematch. All the judges ruled in favour of Usyk 116-112, and Tyson Fury claimed this was a "Christmas gift" handed out to his counterpart. Britain's Tyson Fury reacts during his heavyweight world championship rematch against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury repeatedly said that he …

Beaten Fury says Usyk got 'Christmas gift' from judges
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Beaten Fury says Usyk got 'Christmas gift' from judges

Deccan Chronicle  

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Tyson Fury insisted Oleksandr Usyk got an early Christmas gift from the judges after the Ukrainian won their heavyweight championship rematch overnight on Saturday. The 36-year-old Fury, unbeaten until he first met Usyk in their four-belt unification fight in May, departs Riyadh's Kingdom Arena with two defeats on his record. Asked whether the public would see him …

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defends heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Tyson Fury
2 days, 2 hours ago

Oleksandr Usyk successfully defends heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Tyson Fury

Associated Press  

Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Per a report on ESPN, Usyk’s team requested the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission during Friday’s rules meeting to mandate that Fury trim his beard ahead of their unified heavyweight championship rematch. Fury landed several …

Usyk defeats Fury in points decision in Riyadh to retain heavyweight title
Top News
2 days, 2 hours ago

Usyk defeats Fury in points decision in Riyadh to retain heavyweight title

Al Jazeera  

Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his undisputed heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk’s team requested the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission during Friday’s rules meeting to mandate that Fury trim his beard ahead of their unified heavyweight championship rematch. Fury landed several big shots in the …

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again to defend heavyweight world titles
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again to defend heavyweight world titles

New York Times  

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles with another pulsating points victory in their rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk first beat Fury in May to become boxing’s first four-belt heavyweight champion and he again prevailed by finishing 116-112 ahead on all three judges’ scorecards. The win extends Usyk’s professional record to 23 victories with …

Fury out for revenge against Usyk in world heavyweight title boxing rematch
4 days, 2 hours ago

Fury out for revenge against Usyk in world heavyweight title boxing rematch

Al Jazeera  

The highly anticipated rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with Tyson Fury’s professional legacy at stake. When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 – ring walks for main event at about 1am Saturday, December 21, 2024 – ring walks for main event at about 1am Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Professional …

‘Smash and damage’: Tyson Fury out for revenge against Usyk
4 days, 14 hours ago

‘Smash and damage’: Tyson Fury out for revenge against Usyk

The Hindu  

Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the superlative Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Bookmakers and many neutral commentators favour the unbeaten Ukrainian, widely deemed the best pound-for-pound fighter, as they return to Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena seven months on. A lot of damage.” ‘Comfortable’ Usyk Usyk, by contrast, …

Fury vs Usyk 2 LIVE: Latest news and updates as John Fury axed from son’s corner ahead of press conference
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 LIVE: Latest news and updates as John Fury axed from son’s corner ahead of press conference

The Independent  

✕ Close Reignited: Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Trailer Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is just two days away, as the Briton aims to claim the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after suffering his first professional loss, against the Ukrainian. Fury fought impressively in May, leading the fight after the midway stage, but a phenomenal rally from Usyk …

Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes
5 days, 2 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes

Al Jazeera  

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute face-off ahead of their title fight. Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and challenger Tyson Fury had to be pulled apart following a more than 11-minute face-off at a press conference ahead of their title fight on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Only towards the …

Fury vs Usyk 2 fight time: When is heavyweight boxing rematch, what time are the ring walks?
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 fight time: When is heavyweight boxing rematch, what time are the ring walks?

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Fury vs Usyk 2 live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV

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Tyson Fury details key change in search of knockout in Oleksandr Usyk rematch
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Tyson Fury details key change in search of knockout in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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Age brings a double-edged sword which will decide the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk rematch
1 week ago

Age brings a double-edged sword which will decide the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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Tyson Fury vows less clowning and more punching Usyk in the face in heavyweight championship rematch
1 week, 5 days ago

Tyson Fury vows less clowning and more punching Usyk in the face in heavyweight championship rematch

Associated Press  

Tyson Fury promises less clowning and more punching Oleksandr Usyk in the face during their upcoming rematch for boxing’s heavyweight championship. “Keep hitting him in the face more often than I did last time.” The first matchup made Usyk boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. A little bit less clowning around and a bit more focus and that’s …

Fury vs Usyk 2 prediction: Top fighters make their picks for heavyweight title rematch
1 week, 6 days ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 prediction: Top fighters make their picks for heavyweight title rematch

The Independent  

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Fury vs Usyk 2: Full fight undercard after late change to schedule
1 week, 6 days ago

Fury vs Usyk 2: Full fight undercard after late change to schedule

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Fury vs Usyk 2 live stream: How to watch fight on TV, online and PPV
1 week, 6 days ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 live stream: How to watch fight on TV, online and PPV

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Unbeaten heavyweight set to spar Tyson Fury ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch... despite Gypsy King previously stating he would be 'mad' to fight the KO artist
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unbeaten heavyweight set to spar Tyson Fury ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch... despite Gypsy King previously stating he would be 'mad' to fight the KO artist

Daily Mail  

Britain's rising star, Moses Itauma, will join Tyson Fury in camp ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on December 21. Britain's rising star, Moses Itauma, will join Tyson Fury in camp ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on December 21 Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion of the four-belt era …

Tyson Fury has a problem – but one outrageous move could save him
2 months ago

Tyson Fury has a problem – but one outrageous move could save him

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Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk undercard announced with Australian Demsey McKean fighting
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk undercard announced with Australian Demsey McKean fighting

ABC  

Australian heavyweight boxer Demsey McKean is getting back in the ring on the undercard of the highly anticipated re-match between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The fight will be held in Saudi Arabia on December 21, headlined by Usyk defending the WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight championships and Fury. The 34-year-old former IBF Intercontinental heavyweight champion will be striving to …

Tyson Fury reveals new approach for Oleksandr Usyk rematch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tyson Fury reveals new approach for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

The Independent  

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Tyson Fury embarks on dramatic social media transformation as he readies himself to begin preparations for his heavyweight title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury embarks on dramatic social media transformation as he readies himself to begin preparations for his heavyweight title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

Daily Mail  

Tyson Fury has overhauled his social media as his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk draws closer. The 36-year-old suffered his first career defeat when he faced the Ukrainian in May as Usyk became the heavyweight division's first undisputed champion in more than two decades. Fury was at ringside as longtime rival Anthony Joshua was unceremoniously defeated by Daniel Dubois on Saturday …

Francis Ngannou says resuming MMA career is ‘best way of honouring’ late son Kobe
4 months ago

Francis Ngannou says resuming MMA career is ‘best way of honouring’ late son Kobe

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Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk Schedule Rematch for December 21 in Saudi Arabia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk Schedule Rematch for December 21 in Saudi Arabia

News 18  

Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch on December 21 in Riyadh, the top Saudi organiser said on Wednesday, after winning their undisputed heavyweight boxing bout earlier this month. “The rematch between the undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk and the champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled on the 21 of December 2024 during Riyadh Season,” Turki Alalshikh, chairman of …

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch: Date, time, venue and odds as heavyweight title rematch bout is confirmed by Turki Alalshikh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch: Date, time, venue and odds as heavyweight title rematch bout is confirmed by Turki Alalshikh

Daily Mail  

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to encounter one another once again this year. Here is everything you need know about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch including date, time, venue and where you can watch. A date has been set for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk's hotly anticipated rematch Fans have been eagerly awaiting confirmation …

Eddie Hearn confirms timeline for Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of title before Tyson Fury rematch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn confirms timeline for Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of title before Tyson Fury rematch

The Independent  

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Fury vs Usyk 2 date confirmed as Saudis delay rematch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 date confirmed as Saudis delay rematch

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Tyson Fury's uncle and former trainer gives brutally honest view on the Gypsy King's coaching team in his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk following criticism of their corner work in Saudi Arabia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury's uncle and former trainer gives brutally honest view on the Gypsy King's coaching team in his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk following criticism of their corner work in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Tyson Fury's uncle and former trainer Peter Fury has weighed in on the debate surrounding the corner work in the Gypsy King's defeat by Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month. Following the fight, Tyson appeared to question his coaching team after revealing they told him he was winning heading into the final stages of the bout, while fans have also claimed …

Tyson Fury 'officially activates rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk' in the wake of his defeat in Saudi Arabia... after Ukrainian 'applied for exemption' to stop him facing the mandatory challenger
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tyson Fury 'officially activates rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk' in the wake of his defeat in Saudi Arabia... after Ukrainian 'applied for exemption' to stop him facing the mandatory challenger

Daily Mail  

Afterwards, Uysk requested an exemption to keep his IBF heavyweight title It comes after the Ukrainian's stunning victory over the Gypsy King this month Tyson Fury has officially activated a rematch clause to fight Oleksandr Usyk, according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum. With this in mind, IBF President Daryl Peoples confirmed that Usyk officially requested an exception to keep …

Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk 'will happen', insists promoter Frank Warren with fight set to take place in Saudi Arabia in October
7 months ago

Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk 'will happen', insists promoter Frank Warren with fight set to take place in Saudi Arabia in October

Daily Mail  

Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that his fighter does plan to rematch Oleksandr Usyk later this year. Frank Warren has confirmed that Tyson Fury does plan to rematch Oleksandr Usyk 'He's back here, he's recuperating and his mood is that he wants the rematch and that's already signed for so it will happen,' said Warren. There were doubts …

What Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury means for dream Anthony Joshua fight
7 months ago

What Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury means for dream Anthony Joshua fight

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Fury vs Usyk LIVE: Fight reaction and undercard results after split decision
7 months ago

Fury vs Usyk LIVE: Fight reaction and undercard results after split decision

The Independent  

✕ Close Tyson Fury clarifies claims judges sided with Oleksandr Usyk because of war in Ukraine Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk added Fury‘s WBC title to his own WBA, IBF and IBO belts with a spectacular late rally highlighted by a ninth-round knockdown in …

Tyson Fury reveals date for Oleksandr Usyk rematch after defeat
7 months ago

Tyson Fury reveals date for Oleksandr Usyk rematch after defeat

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Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

Hindustan Times  

Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk fights against Britain's Tyson Fury during a heavyweight boxing world championship fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Usyk's heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the …

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s Usyk beat UK’s’s Fury by split decision to become the first unifying title fighter since 1999. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by scoring a razor-thin split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years, an unprecedented feat in boxing’s four-belt era. The United Kingdom’s Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and …

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

ABC  

In short: Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the modern era. Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the modern era. Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed world heavyweight champion, defeating Britain's Tyson Fury after one of the great title fights in modern boxing. The …

Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
7 months ago

Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Usyk’s heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world’s first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision on …

Fury vs Usyk prize money: How will purse be split in undisputed title fight tonight?
7 months ago

Fury vs Usyk prize money: How will purse be split in undisputed title fight tonight?

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: How the fighters match up
7 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: How the fighters match up

The Telegraph  

What makes this fight so hard to call is that there has never been a heavyweight clash like this at the highest level. Evander Holyfield and David Haye both stepped up to heavyweight to become world champions but they were both more natural at this weight than Usyk and they didn’t face tests that compare with the one Fury will …

Ukraine’s Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion
7 months ago

Ukraine’s Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion

CNN  

CNN — Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning. Oleksandr Usyk holds a Ukrainian flag as he celebrates with the Undisputed Heavyweight title belt following his victory over Tyson Fury on May 18, …

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: When is today’s fight, how to watch and the undercard line-up
7 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: When is today’s fight, how to watch and the undercard line-up

The Telegraph  

Tyson Fury fights Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world heavyweight title bout tonight and says he is unconcerned by his legacy as a fighter. The dust from our bones won’t exist in 100 years, never mind what they say about a boxing match in 100 years.” Fury weighed in at 262lb on Friday and Usyk tipped the scales at 233lb, …

Boxing’s coming home – Tyson Fury ready to put on a show against Oleksandr Usyk
7 months ago

Boxing’s coming home – Tyson Fury ready to put on a show against Oleksandr Usyk

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Preview: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – heavyweight boxing fight
7 months, 1 week ago

Preview: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – heavyweight boxing fight

Al Jazeera  

The contest will decide the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years, with both fighters unbeaten as pros. Who: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 – main event at about 1am local time Saturday, May 18, 2024 – main event at about 1am local time Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi …

Saudis provide major update on Anthony Joshua’s next opponent and Fury vs Usyk 2 date
7 months, 1 week ago

Saudis provide major update on Anthony Joshua’s next opponent and Fury vs Usyk 2 date

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Fury vs Usyk: British boxing great ready for ‘fight of the ages’ in Riyadh
7 months, 1 week ago

Fury vs Usyk: British boxing great ready for ‘fight of the ages’ in Riyadh

Al Jazeera  

Tyson Fury says ‘nothing compares’ with his upcoming unifying fight against Oleksandr Usyk. While the rest of the boxing world is drooling in anticipation of a genuine heavyweight world title fight that will unify the division for the first time in more than 20 years, Tyson Fury insists his match-up with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh is all about the money. …

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Fight time, undercard, purse, ring walks
7 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Fight time, undercard, purse, ring walks

Al Jazeera  

Here’s everything you need to know about the heavyweight title unifying fight in Riyadh. The long-anticipated world heavyweight title unifying fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is to take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Fury, the 35-year-old British WBC champion, and his 37-year-old Ukrainian counterpart, Usyk – who holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts – will …

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine’s ‘elite fighter’ ready for showdown
7 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine’s ‘elite fighter’ ready for showdown

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian champion goes into the unifying title bout against Briton Fury motivated to fight for his war-torn country. “I didn’t box for myself, I boxed for all those who defend the country.” Eighteen months on from that fight and the Russians continue to wage war on Ukraine, adding fuel to the Usyk fire. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, however, the tune …

Tyson Fury brutally honest on motivation for Oleksandr Usyk fight
7 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury brutally honest on motivation for Oleksandr Usyk fight

The Independent  

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Fury’s father bloodied in clash with Usyk’s entourage
7 months, 1 week ago

Fury’s father bloodied in clash with Usyk’s entourage

Al Jazeera  

Tyson Fury’s and Oleksandr Usyk’s entourages clash at media event before Saturday’s boxing bout in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury’s father appears to have head-butted a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s entourage in a bloody clash at a media day for Saturday’s undisputed world heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia. Ring of Fire set alight already Billed as the “Ring of Fire”, …

Fury vs Usyk 2 set to take place in October – likely in Saudi Arabia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 set to take place in October – likely in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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