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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight styles compared: How do the heavyweight superstars match up

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will be putting on another masterclass when they face off in a huge rematch on Saturday night.In what is expected to be another fight-of-the-year contender – here at SunSport, we looked at why these two men match up so well against each other.Oleksandr Usyk won by a split decision against Tyson Fury in their first meeting.Credit: PAWe saw the pair square off in Riyadh last May in what was a back-and-forth chess match as they put it all on the line to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.Like many of Usyk’s recent bouts, the fight ended up going to the judge’s scorecards, which saw him win by a close split decision.Fury, on the other hand, has claimed that for the rematch, he wants to take the judges out of the equation with a knockout win over the Ukrainian.Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchWhat is Tyson Fury’s fight stance?Last time out, Fury weighed in at 262lbs and stands at 6ft 9 and has a very unique style.Read more On Fury vs Usyk 2The Gypsy King often changes his approach for each fight, but his fast twitch movements and dynamic punches are forever present.Fury, 36, predominantly fights in the orthodox stance but will often change to make it awkward for his opponents and make him more unpredictable.After losing to Usyk back in May, many pundits and Fury himself have claimed that he must change his approach come Saturday night.Fury will reportedly weigh in heavier for Saturday night’s rematch as he looks to make his knockout power even more lethal.Most read in BoxingMany believe that the Gypsy King will need to knock out Usyk to avoid a repeat of the first bout.What is Oleksandr Uysk’s fight stance?Usyk, 37, known for his tricky fight style, will be looking to win on Saturday night by any means necessary. The Ukrainian is a right-handed southpaw who punches with great volume and has incredible stamina. He also has world class ring IQ that allows him to adapt during the fight.With 22 wins and 14 coming by knockout, not known for his knockout power, Usyk will outwork and tire his opponents and has often stopped them through pure exhaustion.As the last fight was so close between the two, it will be interesting to see if Usyk changes his approach.What’s been said?Tyson Fury is taking a do-or-die approach for his fight on Saturday night where he has stated “I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious.”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But this time, I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.”Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 fight cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweightMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; HeavyweightJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; HeavyweightIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; FeatherweightDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweightAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; Heavyweight More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk net worth combined – career earnings and endorsements ahead of super-fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will cross gloves again this Saturday.The rematch will decide the king of the heavyweight division with three of the four belts on the line.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will cross gloves again this SaturdayCredit: AFPBut how do their fortunes stack up?Credit: ReutersUsyk lands a blow on Fury on his way to victory in MayTheir last fight in May saw Usyk crowned the undisputed champion of the division – the first for 24 years.However, Usyk has since vacated the IBF heavyweight title, with Daniel Dubois now wearing the strap after battering Anthony Joshua in September.But while they have both been the best in the division in recent years, how do they square up in terms of net worth?Together the rivals have a staggering estimated fortune of nearly £140million ($175m).READ MORE IN BOXINGThis fight is estimated to have a stunning purse of up to £150m ($190m), with it being split 55-45 in Usyk’s favour due to him winning the first fight.Meanwhile, Fury was reportedly handed £78m for the last fight ($100m) despite defeat.Tyson Fury’s net worthThe Gypsy King, 36, is estimated to have a staggering net worth of £110m ($140m), although his career earnings far outweigh that amount when totted up and not allowing for spending.Forbes Magazine reported in May that his net worth came in at around £50m ($63.5m), but that was before his blockbuster springtime slam against Usyk.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the huge pay-per-view bouts have earned him a cool increase in wealth despite defeat.Some of his big fight payouts include his £5.8m ($7m) win against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.Usyk Calls for Caution: Heavyweight Champ Offers Safety Tips as Cameraman Trips at Grand Arrivals His trilogy against Wilder saw him land figures of around £8.4m ($10m), £20.6m ($25m) and around £22m ($27m) for each respective fight.An 80/20 purse edge against Dillian Whyte saw him take home £25m ($30m), while his third fight against Derek Chisora landed him £20m ($25m).Chisora also stated that Fury earned around £39m ($50m) for his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.Fury’s assets include plenty of brand and merchandising deals to bulk up his wallet, including his very own Furocity energy drinks.His assets include a large business empire reported by the Mirror to be worth more than £80m in the company accounts.The company, 100 per cent owned by the boxer, has nearly £109m in investments, while Fury also owns a £34m private jet, an impressive car collection and £1.7m mansion.Oleksandr Usyk’s net worthUsyk, 37, is estimated to be worth around £45m ($35m), but again, his career earnings stack up to a much larger amount.The Cat was said to have been worth £4m before his double-bill of fights with Joshua.He reportedly made £1.2m from fighting Chazz Witherspoon before making another £315,000 ($400,000) when beating Murat Gassiev on points.Beating Tony Bellew in his maiden title defence in 2018 earned him around £790,000 before he made £3.2m in his first fight with AJ which included an extra 40 per cent pay-per-view share.The money for their rematch was then reported to be 50-50, landing Usyk a massive £59m ($75m) payday.He then pocketed a further £30m for his win over Fury in May.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has deals with brands such as BowRaw and Rival Boxing.Usyk also runs a non-profit organisation called Usyk Foundation, aimed at helping people from his country and those suffering from the Russia-Ukraine war. More

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      What is the AI boxing judge and how will it work for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?

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      TYSON FURY vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will make history this weekend for more reasons than one. For the first time ever, the bout will be scored, unofficially, by a fourth boxing judge which has been created by AI (Artificial Intelligence). Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will run it back this weekend in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFPBoxing is often ridiculed for its unfair scorecards and dodgy judging decisions, with Fury believing his first fight with Usyk was unfairly scored. Usyk won the bout on a split decision with scores of 115-112 to Fury and 114-113 twice to Usyk. But now an AI judge is also set to score the fight, providing fans with a unique look at how boxing could be scored in the future. How will the scoring work?Ahead of the rematch, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh announced the experiment would be used on the fight, but would not impact the result.He wrote on X: “For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight.”Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring.”Fury vs Usyk 2 will be unofficially scored by an AI-powered boxing judgeA video was released explaining how the scoring would work. An AI figure explained: “I’m here to bring fairness to the ring.Most read in Boxing”I analyse every round, every move and every decisive moment during the fight, using real-time metrics like aggression, landed punches, impact and defensive deployments.”With this data, I’m able to calculate a score to determine who should win the match.”After the fight, the result of the AI judge’s analysis will be revealed to the public. And it’ll be down to boxing fans to decide whether they agree with the three human judges, or whether the future of boxing scoring sits firmly with AI. More

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      Is there a rematch clause for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?

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      TYSON FURY is looking to become world champion once again this weekend but he’ll have it very tough against the man who beat him last time. Oleksandr Usyk was superb in their fight back in May, scoring a knockdown en route to a split decision victory which saw him earn undisputed status in the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury fought to a split decision in their first fightCredit: PAAs soon as the fight was over, however, Fury got on the microphone and immediately called for a rematch. It was part of the contract for their first fight that the winner would be able to exercise a rematch clause, and that’s exactly what Fury did. Usyk will be looking to end this chapter with Fury with another big win on Saturday night, but if Fury wins, the Ukrainian will likely want to run things back a third time. SunSport are on hand with all the details on whether or not Usyk will be able to do that. FURY VS USYKIs there a Fury vs Usyk 2 rematch clause?Rematch clauses can often be a sticking point in big contracts for major fights. It’s usually standard practice that in huge money-making fights a rematch clause is put down in ink. But unfortunately for both men, that isn’t the case this time around. Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: There is NO rematch clause in the contract, no matter what the result of the fight is. Most read in BoxingThis presents an unfavourable situation for Usyk, who was legally bound to give Fury a rematch the first time round, but may not have the favour returned if he loses the rematch. Of course, if after two fights the score is even at one win apiece, boxing fans will be pining for a trilogy fight, as will promoters of the event. So there remains every chance a third fight could happen. If Fury loses again, however, the chances of it happening are slim to none. Usyk doesn’t have to grant fury a third fight, and the demand from the public for one will be low. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full card for blockbuster heavyweight rematch

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk battle once more to wrap up a stunning year of heavyweight boxing!The two juggernauts went head to head in the first heavyweight undisputed fight this CENTURY – with Usyk winning a brilliant contest by a split-decision.Oleksandr Usyk won by a split decision in MayCredit: GettyAnd in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both fighters in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.However, a brutal ninth-round volley saw Usyk badly rock Fury and swing momentum back his way by forcing a standing eight count.With four major world titles up for grabs, both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian’s favour – 115-112, 114-15, 114-113.Now, seven months later, they brace to do it all over again back in Riyadh.But the IBF belt will not be at stake this time as Usyk was forced to vacate it to proceed with the contracted re-run.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSMost read in BoxingWally Downes Jr reacts as Usyk dethrones Tyson Fury is epic Saudi clashWhen is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 takes place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected at a slightly earlier time of 10pm BST – this is 1am local time.Watch Fury Vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live on DAZNGet ready to rumble with Fury vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Here’s how:Buy the PPV: Get access to the fight by purchasing the PPV on DAZN.No Commitment, 7-Day Free Trial: With your PPV purchase, you’ll also receive a 7-day free trial of DAZN. Enjoy all the action and explore DAZN’s sports lineup with no extra cost!First Month Free: Monthly DAZN subscribers can get their first month for free when signing up!No Subscription Required: The PPV price is all you need to pay. There’s no obligation to continue after your free trial ends.Don’t miss the biggest fight of 2024! On December 21st “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury takes on “The Cat” Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in what promises to be the rematch of the century — order now and start your free DAZN trial today!What channel will the fight be on?DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office and Sky Sports Box Office will all be broadcasting Usyk vs Fury once again.The cost to purchase the PPV on TNT and DAZN is £24.99, while the event is priced at £24.95 on Sky Sports.Usyk vs Fury 2 on TNT Sports Box Office can be watched on discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media TV and Prime Video. You do not need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to buy this event.Who are the trainers? Fury is coached by Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary trainer Emanuel – with former world champ Andy Lee assistant. And there is NO room for Fury’s dad John, who came under-fire for his advice in the corner in May. Usyk’s head coach, meanwhile, is Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko.Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko is the head trainer of UsykCredit: @tkachenko_yuriiWill all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?This time round, however, it will NOT be an undisputed heavyweight title fight.This is because Usyk vacated the IBF title following his win so the mandatories for the belt could get their shot.Daniel Dubois was upgraded to the IBF heavyweight champion, and has since defended it in dominant fashion – knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in front of a British record 96,000 crowd.So it is only Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles up for grabs.Fury vs Usyk full cardAs well as Fury’s rematch with Usyk, there are five other brilliant fights on the card. Israil Madrimov, who narrowly lost to Terence Crawford in August, takes on Serhii Bohachuk. Brit heavyweights Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher face challenges in Demsey McKean and Dave Allen respectively.The undercard gets underway from 4pm GMT.Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweightMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; HeavyweightJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; HeavyweightIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; FeatherweightDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweightAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; HeavyweightREAD MORE SUN STORIESWhen is the weigh-in?Fury and Usyk’s weigh-in takes place on Friday, December 20.The fighters will tip the scales from 5pm GMT, before their final face off. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 press conference live stream FREE: how to watch

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will be on the stage soon for their final press conference before their heavyweight showdown this Saturday.The two men will be exchanging words in just a few hours and here at SunSport, we will give you all the details as they roll out.The first press conference was held on October 23.Credit: GettyLast time the two men faced the press, Usyk was seen sporting quite a comical outfit where he wore a black suit and red tie to resemble famous video game character Agent 47. We also saw the Ukrainian hold up a signed poster of the first fight, with the image being one of Usyk’s biggest punches that landed on the Gypsy King.Oleksander Usyk won by split-decision after rocking Fury in the ninth round.Credit: AFPTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSHow to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 press conference for FREEWill we see similar antics from Oleksandr Usyk? – or will it be Tyson Fury who makes the statement.Read more on Fury vs Usyk 2The press conference will start at 4pm UK time and can be watched on the DAZN website if you have DAZN subscription.Alternatively, you can watch it for FREE on the DAZN, TNT Sports and Sky Sports respective YouTube Channels.When is Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk 2?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected from around 11pm BST. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh in: What time is weigh in and how can I watch for FREE?

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      WE are days away from the blockbuster rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.The two faced off for the first time back in May – and the Ukrainian walked out the victor, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at a career heaviest ahead of the last fightCredit: APFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchOn a dramatic night, Usyk won by a split decision, which saw Fury defeated for the first time in his illustrious 16-year professional career.The Gypsy King will be out for revenge this time around, and there is much speculation that he will come in way heavier for the rematch.All will be revealed at the official weigh-in – and SunSport has all the details so you can catch the two fighters stepping on the scales.When is the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in?The official weigh-in for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Friday, December 20.The event will begin at around 5pm GMT.READ MORE IN BOXINGHow to watch the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in for FREEThe Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in will be available to watch for FREE.Sky Sports, DAZN and TNT Sports will all broadcast the weigh-in on their respective YouTube channels.SunSport will bring you each fighter’s official weight in our huge preview for the colossal heavyweight meeting.What did Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in at for their first fight?In May, Fury weighed in at his lightest in over four years, with the scales reading 18st 7lb (262lb) ahead of his first fight against Usyk.Most read in BoxingWhile the Ukrainian came in at a career-heavy 16st (224lb).When is Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk 2?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected from around 11pm BST.Watch Fury Vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live on DAZNGet ready to rumble with Fury vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Here’s how:Buy the PPV: Get access to the fight by purchasing the PPV on DAZN.No Commitment, 7-Day Free Trial: With your PPV purchase, you’ll also receive a 7-day free trial of DAZN. Enjoy all the action and explore DAZN’s sports lineup with no extra cost!First Month Free: Monthly DAZN subscribers can get their first month for free when signing up!No Subscription Required: The PPV price is all you need to pay. There’s no obligation to continue after your free trial ends.Don’t miss the biggest fight of 2024! On December 21st “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury takes on “The Cat” Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in what promises to be the rematch of the century — order now and start your free DAZN trial today! More

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      When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, live stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers and results

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      CARABAO CUP draws are often known for throwing up some blockbuster ties – and the semi-final encounters will be no different!Arsenal will be in the hat after Gabriel Jesus inspired a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.Gabriel Jesus scored a stunning hat-trick against PalaceCredit: APWhile Premier League leaders Liverpool overcame struggling Southampton 2-1 to progress.Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 with Sandro Tonali netting twice in the first half.The final quarter-final before the big draw sees Manchester United travel to Tottenham.When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Thursday, December 19.It will begin shortly after the conclusion of Tottenham’s blockbuster quarter-final match against Manchester United which kicks-off at 8pm GMT.Meaning the draw is likely to start from around 10:30pm GMT depending on stoppage time and penalties if it goes that far.Read more on Carabao CupWhat TV channel is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.Subscribers of NOW TV can watch the draw via the NOW TV or Sky Sports app,However, the Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast for FREE on the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog is set to have the entire coverage of the draw.When will the Carabao Cup semi-final matches take place?Carabao Cup semi-final first leg matches are set to take place on Wednesday, January 8While the second leg encounters are set to get underway on Wednesday, February 5.Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule and resultsWednesday, December 18Most read in FootballArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace – 7:30pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event)Newcastle 3-1 Brentford – 7:45pm GMT (Sky Sports +)Southampton 2-1 Liverpool – 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Football)Thursday, December 19Tottenham vs Manchester United – 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football) More