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CRISTIANO RONALDO showed off his £1.2million diamond encrusted-watch in a £3,350 Gucci outfit as he sat next to Anthony Joshua for tonight’s boxing extravaganza.Tyson Fury is battling Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia.Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo chatted ringside at the boxing in SaudiThe Portugal star was sat on the front row with AJCredit: ReutersTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide in Saudi Arabia tonightCredit: EPAAJ was spotted arriving wearing a white top and matching trousers in RiyadhCredit: X @trboxingThe star had his airpods in to shut out the noise upon his arrivalCredit: Sky SportsRonaldo was wearing a Gucci outfit worth £3,350 and his £1.2m watchCredit: TNT SportsRonaldo arrived at the arena in his £400k FerrariCredit: X @boxingontntTurki Alalshikh sat alongside the two sporting superstars at ring sideJoshua, 34 and who arrived in a white top and matching trousers, has a particularly keen eye on the action with the Brit potentially facing the winner over the next 12 months.And the two-time world champion was in grand company at ringside as he enjoyed a chat with his other legendary sportsman Ronaldo, with Turki Alalshikh, the president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, next to them.The 39-year-old Ronaldo, who scored last night to help Al-Nassr earn a 1-1 with Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal, stole the show though with his cream Gucci outfit and incredible timepiece after arriving in his a £400k Ferrari.The blingy Franck Muller watch, which is finished with 424 glistening white diamonds, sparkled on CR7’s wrist as he took in the action. READ MORE ON BOXINGHe has previously been spotted with a £100,000 Jacob and Company limited edition H24 on his wrist, which had a total diamond weight of 15.25 carats.The Manchester United and Real Madrid icon has been a regular at ringside for some of the biggest fights in Saudi, with one of those Joshua’s stunning knockout victory over Otto Wallin in December.But Ronaldo found himself going viral in amusing fashion as he looked “terrified” sat next to animated UFC icon Conor McGregor.The cameras panned to the pair just as McGregor was aiming a rant at a Saudi boxing boss about old rival Manny Pacquiao while Ronaldo sat there looking sheepish between the two.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFortunately for the Portuguese ace, he will be spared the prospect for a potential reunion as the Irishman is not expected to attend this time as he is currently training for his UFC return against Michael Chandler next month.Although he may come face-to-face with his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney.Anthony Joshua arrives to watch Fury vs UsykThe Red Devils’ all-time top scorer is a big fan of boxing and confirmed earlier this year that he has had talks with Misfits Boxing over potentially having a fight of his own.Tensions have been building all week in Riyadh ahead of today’s blockbuster.Fury REFUSED to even look at rival Usyk in the pre-fight press conference before aggressively squaring up to at the weigh-in. Usyk’s team continued the eventful build-up by filing a complaint that parts of the Riyadh ring canvas could be a trip hazard.But it was the WBC champion’s father John Fury who has stolen the headlines after he shockingly HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the Usyk team – on Monday.Ronaldo has previously shown off his stunning Franck Muller watchCredit: ReutersThis was the Gucci top that Ronaldo was thought to wearing for the eventCredit: GucciThese appeared to be on the legs of the footy superstarCredit: GucciTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHTJohn, who was left with a bloodied forehead, was then screaming in the resulting melee: “We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat!”The 59-year-old then threatened to headbutt Tony Bellew after he predicted a Usyk win and then launched a bitter attack on “traitor” British fans who believe that his undefeated 6ft 9in boy will be beaten this weekend.Tonight’s fight will see one man crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for the first time since Lennox Lewis held the mantle in 1999.READ MORE SUN STORIESUsyk holds the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, while Fury is the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion.Both men also have unbeaten records.Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have been ringside at fight nights in the pastCredit: GettyInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

A SECOND boxer needed oxygen on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard.Frank Sanchez was knocked out by Agit Kabayel in the seventh round of their heavyweight bout in Riyadh ahead of the main event.Frank Sanchez was knocked out by Agit KabayelCredit: GettyAgit Kabayel checked in on his beaten opponentCredit: TNT SportsThe German secured his win in the seventh roundCredit: TNT SportsAnd the Cuban, 31, required medical attention inside the ring immediately after being brutally stopped.That included doctors administering first aid by putting him on oxygen.German Kabayek, 31, watched on concerned as he took on water following the bout.His flurry of massive body shots proved the undoing for Sanchez as he eventually succumbed to the pressure and went down on the canvas.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe boxer was down on his hands and knees desperately trying to steady his breathing.But after the referee counted to ten, he waved it off just as Sanchez was getting back to his feet.The end of the fight, though, enabled the medics to rush into the ring and assist. The defeat was the very first loss of the Cuban Flash’s professional career, after 24 wins and a no-contest result from his 25 fights. Most read in BoxingTragically Sanchez’s medical emergency help came just minutes after Joshua Wahab also required oxygen.The Nigerian was smashed out in the first round by Mark Chamberlain.Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for Fury vs UsykTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHTThe 33-year-old’s team quickly surrounded him and hooked him up to an oxygen mask to ensure he was okay.Fortunately he was able to sit up and appeared to avoid any complications after the heavy hits.Wahab’s record has now taken a hit, as the first-round knockout was his second career loss – leaving his record at 23-2.Both Fury and Usyk are putting their unbeaten records on the line when they step into the ring for the biggest fight of the century.Sanchez was undone by a host of body shotsCredit: PAThe referee counted the Cuban Flash out before waving off the fightCredit: PAKabayel celebrates his victory with his belts inside the Kingdom ArenaCredit: Getty More

MOSES ITAUMA knocked his latest victim out so severely he danced Bambi-legged around the ring – leaving fans predicting big things for the future. The 19-year-old heavyweight sensation pummelled poor Ilja Mezencev in the opener, letting him survive, just about.Moses Itauma beat Ilja Mezencev in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyItauma is being tipped for big thingsCredit: GettyBut, as soon as the second started, the Englishman slipped up a couple of gears, landed his brutal southpaw power-punch left and made Mezencev do the Hokey Cokey before the ref saved him.The fight was almost over in the final second of the opener when the Kent sensation smashed counter shots into Mezencev and shoved him down to the bottom rope.The brave underdog bounced up and managed to walk back to his corner just as the bell rang.But he had endured a horrible opener, shipping body shots and left hands.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he collected a WBO bauble that will edge him toward a world title shot soon.Mike Tyson famously became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time in 1986 when he knocked out Trevor Berbick aged 20. And Itauma has been dubbed Britain’s version of Iron Mike and with a trinket title to his name a shot at world glory could be close.He said: “Now I’ve got this belt, 100 per cent.”Most read in BoxingTyson vs Itauma at 19

Tyson
Fights: 23
Wins: 23
Losses: 0
KOs: 21
Itauma
Fights: 9
Wins: 9
Losses: 0
KOs: 7

CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd one fan reacted: “Moses Itauma looks unreal, that’s a future champion right there.”Oasis’ Liam Gallagher hailed: “Moses Itauma Jesus Christ.”His excellency Turki Alalshikh favourite boxer Mark Chamberlain with an emphatic first round stoppageAnother added: “Moses Itauma is 19 years old. He’s coming for all the belts in the next 5 years.” At Thursday’s press conference the ice-cool Chatham teen suffered a nose bleed and had to duck off of the stage to clean up.And in the Riyadh ring a glancing low blow was the only thing that troubled him as he looked into the crowd and moaned “oww”.And that’s the most damage he suffered all fight week, after he laid waste to his German plaything.Itauma had fellow-fighting brothers Karol and Samuel in Riyadh with him and they cheered on their super-sibling from the Riyadh ringside. More

JOSHUA Wahab was left needing oxygen inside the ring after a brutal first round knockout by Mark Chamberlain.The Nigerian was torn apart in the opening minutes of their bout on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard.Joshua Wahab was knocked out in the first round against Mark ChamberlainCredit: ReutersThe Nigerian hit the canvas after a combination from ChamberlainCredit: ReutersWahab needed oxygen in the ring following the blowCredit: TNT SPORTSWahab was unable to keep up with Chamberlain’s lightning start as the Brit extended his record to 16-0.A devastating early combination saw the Portsmouth fighter win the fight before the bell had even rung to end the first round.Wahab was left on the canvas, while the referee stepped in to bring the fight to an early end.The scenes inside the ring then took a turn as Wahab was immediately given oxygen after the brutal knockout.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 33-year-old’s team quickly surrounded him and hooked him up to an oxygen mask to ensure he was okay.Fortunately he was able to sit up and appeared to avoid any complications after the heavy hits.Wahab’s record has now taken a hit, as the first round knockout was his second career loss – leaving his record at 23-2.Wahab has lost two of his last three fights after he succumbed to a split decision defeat by Liam Dillon back in 2022.Most read in BoxingChamberlain was surprised by the ease at which he managed to get the better of his opponent, explaining that he was expecting more from Wahab.Speaking to DAZN after the fight, he said: “I actually thought I was in for a real hard night. Oleksandr Usyk’s weight announced WRONG at Tyson Fury weigh-in as fans perform massive U-turn on predictions”Obviously Joshua Wahab is a very tough man. 23 fights and only one defeat on his record, never been stopped.”Look at what I have just done to him in the first round – it’s amazing.”A second boxer was also left needing oxygen during their undercard bout, just hours after Wahab hit the deck.Frank Sanchez was knocked out by Agit Kabayel in the seventh round of their heavyweight bout in Riyadh – leading to more medical attention in the ring.Fans are now waiting for tonight’s headline bout with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk facing off later this evening.The pair will take to the ring in the hopes of being crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

PREMIER LEAGUE legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Gerrard led the star names at Tyson Fury’s historic title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.Fury meets the Ukrainian in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo sat next to each otherCredit: GettyRonaldo embraces with controversial boxing star Ryan GarciaCredit: @RyanGarcia
Ronaldo was decked out in a £3,000 Gucci outfitCredit: Queensberry via X formerly TwitterGerrard was among the star names to arrive for Tyson Fury’s historic title fight against Oleksandr UsykLennox Lewis arriving in RiyadhNeymar embraces with RonaldoEvander Holyfield arrives in RiyadhCredit: PAAnd top names from the sporting world arrived early ahead of the super-fight including Gerrard and British boxing legend Lennox Lewis. Gerrard, a Champions League winner with Liverpool, is currently in charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. He was snapped heading into the arena wearing a navy polo flanked down for an interview with TNT Sports.And he said: “Tyson all days long. I’ve been a huge fan for a long time. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m no boxing expert but the size, the reach, the weight, what I’ve seen him do before.”I think he’s going up against a very awkward customer, we all know that, but for me it’s Tyson Fury all day long.”Lewis, the last undisputed heavyweight champion, was not far behind him.Jack Grealish also sent Fury a word of support saying: “Tyson I just want to wish you all the best for the fight tonight. Most read in BoxingTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT”I know you’re going to smash it mate. I’ll be back home watching cheering you on like the whole of the UK. “Go out there and smash it, come on Tyson.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSuperstar footballer Ronaldo – wearing a £3,350 Gucci jacket and short combo – took his seat, next to Anthony Joshua. Brazilian footballer Neymar and boxer Ryan Garcia also arrived just before the main event.Joseph Parker greets fans ahead of Fury vs Usyk and predicts Tyson to winRonaldo watched Fury, 35, controversially win a points verdict over ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou, 37, in October. And fans reacted hilariously to UFC icon Conor McGregor, 35, giving him an earful from ringside.The former Manchester United forward, wearing a £1.2million Franck Muller watch, sat with to Joshua, 34, who will have a keen eye on tonight’s winner.AJ has twice lost to Usyk, 37, but hopes to face Fury later down the line in a blockbuster Battle of Britain bout as he arrived ringside. Although he sided with his former rival to win the fight of the century after 24 hard-fought rounds shared. He told talkSPORT: “Well look I’ve fought Oleksandr Usyk so I can go only speak on what I have experienced from him.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Phenomenal fighter, does everything to a tee and I would say he is going to do a really good job.”I have never fought Tyson Fury so I can’t really speak on how he will perform or what it is like to face him so only speaking on what I know I would have to say Oleksandr Usyk will be victorious.”Anthony Joshua is ringside for the fightCredit: GettyFury facing off with Usyk for the final time before their fightCredit: Getty More