How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Fury-Usyk – the first undisputed heavyweight fight of the century!
BBN have provided all the details you need to tune in and watch the undisputed heavyweight clash between WBC king Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24KO) and unified champ Oleskandr Usyk (20-0, 13KO) as the pair put all their marbles on the line in the first undisputed heavyweight fight of this century, on a Frank Warren Queensberry Promotions show.
Everything you need to know about Fury-Usyk below:
Date
Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Venue
Location is rumoured to be in Saudi Arabia – to be confirmed next week.
Rounds scheduled
12 three-minute championship rounds at heavyweight (200lbs+).
Titles
Tyson's WBC and Lineal heavyweight titles will be added to Usyk's WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring belts to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 23 years.
Ringwalks
Queensberry Promotions could schedule the ringwalks for 9pm (GMT) but Saudi Arabia is three hours ahead so could even be earlier than that.
Time
TV coverage could begin as early as 4pm.
TV Coverage
The event will stream live and exclusively on BT Sport Box Office (Channel 494/495), posibly priced between £25-£30.
Go to the BT Player or channel 494 to buy.
Fans in the United States can watch live on ESPN, courtesy of Top Rank.
Live Stream
You can live stream the Queensberry Promotions event online via BT Sport website or BT Sport app – available to download for free on iOS and Android phones and tablets. EE, Three and O2 customers watching online or via the app can choose to add the payment to their mobile bill. The event is also fully compatible with Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.
Social Media
You can also keep up date with the action by following the BT Sport Boxing account on Twitter, as well as the official Frank Warren Twitter account
BBN will be providing LIVE updates on the night, right here Fury vs Usyk live results
Tickets
Ticket info to follow soon.
Background
The unbeaten 'Gypsy King', based in Morecambe, has held the lineal heavyweight title since November 28, 2015, the night he ended the decade-long championship run of Wladimir Klitschko. Following over two years of inactivity, he returned to action in June 2018, inspiring millions with a comeback that saw him fighting for the world title within six months of his June 2018 comeback victory over Sefer Seferi in Manchester. The only blemish on his record – a disputed December 2018 draw against Wilder – was avenged with stoppage wins over the American star in February 2020 and October 2021. Fury further defended his green and gold belt twice more to fellow Brits Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora in 2022.
Oleksandr Usyk made history when he became the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in a four-belt era in 2018. A feat he is now attempting to surpass against Fury on the 119th day of the year. The unified heavyweight champ defeated Fury's domestic rival Anthony Joshua twice to set up this undisputed showdown, which will see the winner make boxing history once more.
Undercard Highlights
The undercard is yet to be announced but you could expect to see the likes of WBA 'Regular' world champion Daniel Dubois and heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma.
Quotes
Promoter Frank Warren: “The fight will take place 100% the last Saturday in April. Where it takes place I genuinely think will be determined within the next six or seven days.”
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: “Right now, I would back Tyson Fury to be too big and strong for Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian is a pure boxer with bags of talen, skill, heart, experience and solid chin which has seen him succeed in the heavyweight division where many suspected the former cruiserweight wouldn't. However, in Fury, he has a far more intelligent boxer than Joshua, also bigger and stronger too, so he can't expect the same fight or result. Fury will use his assets where AJ didn't, so Usyk is in for a far harder night with Fury than he had with Joshua. I predict Fury to win on points.”
Tale of the Tape
Fury
Age: 34
Bouts: 33
Wins: 32
Losses: 0
Draws: 1
Rounds: 220
KOs: 70.59%
Height: 6’ 9”
Reach: 85”
Stance: Orthodox
Manager: Frank Warren / Bob Arum
Usyk
Age: 36
Bouts: 20
Wins: 20
Losses: 0
Draws: 0
Rounds: 168
KOs: 65%
Height: 6′ 3”
Reach: 78”
Stance: Orthodox
Manager: Egis Klimas
Weights
Check back one day before fight night
Running Order
Main Event:
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr
12×3 Undisputed heavyweight titles
