The highly anticipated a conflict between the two Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk The bout in Saudi Arabia on Saturday promises to be a lucrative event for both fighters, as it will not only determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. The bout, scheduled to take place at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, will crown an absolute overlord of the heavyweight division for the first time. Lennox Lewis He accomplished this feat in 2000.
Fury has an undefeated record of 34-0-1 with 24 KOs and is the current WBC champion. his opponent is UsykHe has an undefeated record of 21 wins, 0 losses, and 14 KOs, and holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
John Fury begins bleeding after violently headbutting Oleksandr Usyk’s team member
Fury’s last fight, which took place in October 2023, saw him overcome a surprising knockdown to defeat the former. UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Meanwhile, Usyk’s most recent fight in August was a controversial victory over Daniel Dubois following a controversial low blow.
The bout, which was postponed for three months after Fury sustained an injury during sparring, was to be the biggest challenge of their careers.
What will Fury and Usyk get?
For financial interest, the U.S. promoter Bob Arum It was suggested that Fury could take home more than $100 million. This amount represents 70 percent of the total purse, suggesting that Usyk earns about $30 million. However, Alam suggested these numbers may be conservative estimates.
“If you told Tyson Fury he was going to make $100 million, he would be really disappointed,” Arum pointed out.
“Because he thinks he can earn more than that, and I think he’s right.”
This means Usyk’s earnings could also exceed $30 million, making this event a financial windfall for both fighters.
Today’s big event in Saudi Arabia begins at 12pm ET, with all pre-games scheduled for today. The big fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is expected to start around 6:05pm ET. The main event broadcast will be available on ESPN+ PPV.
