TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are facing off RIGHT NOW in a thrilling heavyweight showdown in Riyadh!
On eventful undercard, Johnny Fisher was DROPPED by Dave Allen before winning by a controversial decision and Moses Itauma brutally KNOCKED OUT Demsey McKean in the first round.
Ukrainian superstar Usyk declared himself as boxing royalty during their first bout by pulling off a split-decision win over the Gypsy King to become the first heavyweight undisputed champion this century.
- Ring-walk time: Fight started at 10.45pm GMT
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TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDS
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Fury vs Usyk – R8
In classic southpaw fashion, Usyk now looking to get the right foot around Fury’s left in order to get more leverage on his punches.
But Usyk lands a nice uppercut as the champion comes inside. Both men clash their heads as they come together once again.
Fury comes back and lands a one-two himself, but Usyk doesn’t seem faxed at all. He comes back and lands a lovely combination to put Fury on his back foot again.
He’s starting to really assert control in there.
Credit: Getty Fury vs Usyk – R7
Usyk comes out quick again. The Ukrainian really looking to put the pressure on now after such a good sixth round.
The pace of this fight has been electric so far.
Fury steps forward with a nice one-two down the pipe but Usyk comes back just as quick and lands a left down the middle.
Another big left from Usyk! Similar to the one which downed Fury in the first fight.
The level changes and footwork from Usyl have left Fury befuddled at times.
Fury vs Usyk – R6
It’s a real high-level chess match in there right now. The fight could be anybody’s; 3-2 either way.
Nice overhand right from Usyk lands but Fury comes back with a right of his own. Usyk gets right back in front of him and lands to the body.
Lovely combination follows from Usyk, who’s having a better round now.
Usyk then lands a massive left to Fury’s chin! He drops his hands and acknowledges the power, Fury.
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Fury vs Usyk – R5
Fury lands a nice right hand and tries to follow it up but misses wildly with a big shot.
And then the Gypsy King lands a big left uppercut which Usyk definitely felt! Good round from Fury here.
Usyk dabbing at his nose now as well, but he’s still trying to be more physical, connecting with shots to the body in the process.
Back down to the body goes Fury though! One way an then the other in there right now.
Fury vs Usyk – R4
Nice short left hand to start the round from Usyk. But Fury’s legs and his jabs are looking sharp.
Plenty more body shots from Usyk; how important will those be later down the line?
Usyk lands a BIG right hand as Fury turns southpaw! He got caught with a big one there Fury.
Usyk takes a right hand from the Gypsy King in return, though. Really entertaining round.
Credit: PA Fury vs Usyk – R3
Another fast start from both men here in the third. Elite level stuff from the pair of them.
Usyk comes out on the front foot but is soon complaining to the ref about a punch to the back of the head.
Fury capitalises and backs his man toward the ropes but can’t land anything meaningful. Back to the centre of the ring where Usyk misses with a one-two.
Nice jab to the body from Fury and there’s even a bit of blood coming from the nose of Usyk.
Fury vs Usyk – R2
Usyk comes out for the second round on fire, he comes straight at Fury but Fury looks on point from the off as well.
Down to the body goes Usyk, lovely straight left lands for the champ. And another soon after, and another again.
Fury yet to land something significance. Fury tries to paw a right hand out but Usyk catches it on his gloves.
Usyk with more jabs to the body to end the round. But Fury lands a brilliant right hand right at the end of the round himself!
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It’s round 13! Both men come out the blocks pretty fast but they’re still sizing each other up. Both land within the first 20 seconds of the fight.
Nice jab from Fury but Usyk targeting the body of Fury but he’s also being very patient in there.
Usyk eventually finds an opening and he lands on the chin of Fury but the Brit moves out the way soon after.
Usyk’s footwork, however, is so silky and he already looks to be giving the Gypsy King nightmares with it.
Usyk vs Fury – R1
Right, here we go! The first bell has rung and the fight is underway!
Fury vs Usyk 2
Anthems now being sung…. we’re seconds away now.
I promise you.
Here comes Usyk
The Ukrainian is on his way to the ring!
The rematch is just minutes away.
Ring-walks on NOW
Here comes Tyson Fury to Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic ‘All I Want For Christmas’.
Serious tune.
Sing song time
There’s a man playing Eye Of The Tiger on the drums right now.
So just a little bit more to wait on the whole Fury-Usyk thing.
We’ll keep you posted.
Fury vs Usyk 2 is NEXT
The time for waiting is nearly over. Tyson Fury’s huge rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is on NEXT!
Their first fight was one of the fights of the year and saw Oleksandr Usyk become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The IBF belt is now with Daniel Dubois, but the Ukrainian will be looking to keep the three he has.
Fury, however, can become a three-time lineal heavyweight champion, something that’s only ever been done by Muhammad Ali.
Either way, history beckons.
Not quite below the belt
Those are some very high shorts on Tyson Fury right now. Referee may want to have a word with him about those…
King Moses
What a performance from teenage sensation Moses Itauma tonight. Absolutely decimated Demsey McKean.
Credit: Getty Credit: Reuters Credit: Reuters Credit: Getty Itauma KO’s McKean
19 years old. 12-0. Nine knockouts.
Moses Itauma is on fire in the heavyweight division. Who will be next for the Chatham fighter?
Some statement tonight in Riyadh.
The first knockdown came as a result of a left hand behind the ear.
McKean never recovered and when he got up it was lights out; another left hand straight to the chin. And that’s all she wrote.
Itauma KNOCKS OUT McKean
McKean DOWN and OUT in round one! WOW.
Two blistering left hands put McKean down twice. And the ref waves it off.
Unbelievable shots. Absolutely phenomenal.
Itauma vs McKean
Both fighters are in the ring and ready to go for the co-main event. Big one this for Itauma, who takes a big step up against the Australian.
McKean will be looking to upset the applecart with a huge win against the teenage favourite.
Fight night settings
It’s looking pretty spectacular there tonight in the Kingdom Arena. Fury and Usyk not far off now.
All class from these two
Fisher and Allen posed for post-fight pictures following their controversial clash earlier on tonight.
Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean next
Itauma, touted as the next Mike Tyson, who’s still hoping to become the youngest heavyweight champ of all time, is up next.
Aussie Demsey McKean stands in his way.
Bohachuk BEATS Davis – R6
And the fight is STOPPED by Davis’ corner at the end of the round.
Davis turns to his corner at the sound of the bell, shakes his head and his corner pull him out.
Bohachuk was pretty unstoppable in there tonight. Ruthless and utterly relentless from the 154lbs monster.
Bohachuk vs Davis – R6
Davis just can’t live with the pace of Bohachuk. The power on the other hand, he looks like he’s getting used to.
Davis will really have to gut this one out and force a stoppage if he’s to come away with a win.
Bohachuk could probably fight like this for 15 rounds like a fighter from the 1970s.
Bohachuk lands some brilliant combinations in the final minute of the round. One-two, one-two as Davis backs himself into the blue corner.
Davis still marching forward, though.
Credit: PA Bohachuk vs Davis – R5
Serhii Bohachuk is absolutely relentless. He comes out of the blocks like it’s nobody’s business and Davis barely looks ready for it.
They spend the next three minutes trading blows but Davis looks like he’s now used to the weight of the Ukrainian’s shots.
Another round in the bank for Bohachuk.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
