Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk live results: Updates, highlights, odds as

The highly anticipated heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set for Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

John Fury, Tyson’s father, added some early drama by headbutting a member of Usyk’s entourage, cutting his own forehead in the process. This incident shows just how intense the build-up to the clash between two unbeaten champions has been. It should be a thrilling showdown for all the heavyweight titles.

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Tyson Fury, despite being a heavy favorite, narrowly escaped defeat in his last fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, raising questions about his current form. Ngannou’s subsequent poor performance against Anthony Joshua cast further doubt on Fury’s recent showing, suggesting he might have underestimated his opponent. This makes Fury’s upcoming fight with Usyk even more intriguing, as it will reveal whether his struggles were a one-off or indicative of a decline.

Usyk, known for his technical prowess and consistent performance, has been steadily climbing toward heavyweight supremacy. Initially considered an underdog, the odds have now evened, reflecting Fury’s uncertain standing.

The fight promises unpredictability, highlighted by John Fury’s outburst, setting the stage for a contest where anything can happen. This uncertainty fuels the excitement and anticipation surrounding this epic heavyweight battle.

Follow our live blog below for all the latest news and updates from the Ring of Fire:

Live5 updates

Sat, May 18, 2024 at 10:11 AM PDT
Safar just landed a huge right hand in the third round that had Kovalev shaken and on his backfoot. He survived the round, but won’t last much longer if he keeps taking shots like that.
Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM PDT
Next up, 41-year-old Sergey Kovalev is back in action after a yearlong layoff to face undefeated Robin Sirwan Safar, who is a -140 favorite.
Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM PDT
David Nyika gets the job done and stays undefeated (9-0, 8 KOs) with a TKO of Michael Seitz at 2:45 of Round 4.
Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM PDT
Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:23 AM PDT
The Ring of Fire pay-per-view card is beginning now live from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia starting with a cruiserweight bout between David Nyika and Michael Seitz.

Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk (c) +115 vs. Tyson Fury (c) -115
Cruiserweight: Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis
Super featherweight: Joe Cordina (c) -500 vs. Anthony Cacace +400
Heavyweight: Frank Sanchez -225 vs. Agit Kabayel +188
Heavyweight: Moses Itauma -10000 vs. Ilja Mezencev +1600
Light heavyweights: Sergey Kovalev +120 vs. Robin Sirwan Safar -140
Light heavyweight: Daniel Lapin vs. Octavio Pudivitr
Cruiserweight: David Nyika def. Michael Seitz by TKO at 2:45 of R4

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