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      Who is on commentary for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: DAZN, TNT Sports and Sky Sports’ FULL panel

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are all set to face off TONIGHT in what is expected to be a spine-tingling heavyweight bout – so it’s only right that each commentary team has a panel full of experts!The Gypsy King will do everything he possibly can to get revenge in this super Saudi showdown.Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchUsyk handed Fury his first-ever professional defeat earlier this year with a stunning split-decision win despite being taken to hospital immediately after with a suspected broken jaw.Ukrainian powerhouse Usyk also became the first heavyweight undisputed champion this CENTURY for his troubles.However, unlike last time, only three belts will be up for grabs as Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title to allow mandatories to get their shot at winning it. But one thing that hasn’t changed from the previous contest is that THREE major broadcasters will be covering the fight, and SunSport can reveal who represents each platform.Read more on Fury vs Usyk 2Who is on commentary for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?Tyson Fury’s huge rematch against TONIGHT Oleksandr Usyk will be shown live on DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office AND Sky Sports Box OfficeAnd each major broadcaster has their own commentary and presenting teams for the mouthwatering Riyadh rematch.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: DAZNMajor sporting broadcaster DAZN has confirmed that Kate Scott and Ade Oladipo will be lead presenters for the night.And they’ll be joined by Andy Lee and Eddie Hearn as guest pundits.Most read in BoxingIn the commentary booth will be Adam Smith, who is back calling his first major fight since leaving Sky Sports following his battle with cancer. Joining Smith will be ex-world champion boxers Barry Jones and Darren Barker. TNT SPORTS BOX OFFICELaura Woods misses out for a second successive time, so Becky Ives is the lead presenter once again.Woods was forced to watch from home earlier this year after suffering a freak accident on holiday.But it is a much more positive reason as to why she is not available this time round – the presenting guru is pregnant.Becky Ives will also have expert help from Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce.Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodall have been left in charge of commentary.SKY SPORTS BOX OFFICEEver-present Anna Woolhouse is presenting for Sky Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe’ll have Johnny Nelson, Matt Christie and Dave Caldwell in the studio alongside her.What time are the ring-walks for Fury vs Usyk 2 and when does the fight start?Ring-walk times for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is scheduled for 10pm UK time/5pm ET.This means that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight should get underway approximately 15 minutes later – 10:15pm UK time/5:15pm ET.However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the allocated arena for this huge event and it can host around 26,000 spectators.The huge flight will be streamed on DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT but alternatively, SunSport will LIVE blog the full card. More

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      Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen EXACT fight time – when are the ring walks for tonight’s big heavyweight clash in Riyadh?

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      JOHNNY FISHER and formerly retired Dave Allen will go at it on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk – and the bill fight times have been revealed!Allen, 32, made the shock decision to hang up his gloves in 2020 stating that he ‘doesn’t want to get punched anymore’.Dave Allen made a shock retirement u-turnHowever, the Doncaster ace made a sensational retirement u-turn before beating Andrea Pesce in an August 2021 dust-up.Since then, Allen’s has gone on to win four out of his last fights with which includes two consecutive points victories over Jake Darnell and Amine Boucetta.But son of TikTok star Big John, Fisher, could be one his toughest opponents yet as he has won both of his previous two fights with a first-round knockout.And SunSport has the EXACT time for when these two heavyweights will face off ahead of tonight’s main event.What time does Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen start and how can I watch it?Ring-walk times for Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen is yet to be confirmed but it is on the main card which gets underway from 7pm UK time/2pm ET.It will certainly be before Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight and that starts at approximately 11pm UK time/6pm ET.However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the allocated arena for this huge event and it can host around 26,000 spectators.The huge flight will be streamed on DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE blog the full card.Read more on Fury vs Usyk 2Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchWho else is on the card?Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are at the top of the bill but Serhii Bohachuk faces Israil Madrimov as the co-main.And Moses Itauma is also set to take on Demsey McKean in a blockbuster encounter.Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs Dave AllenDennis McCann vs Peter McGrailIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregorWhat has been said?Dave Allen sent a chilling warning to Johnny Fisher.Most read in BoxingSpeaking on talkSPORT, Allen said “I’m 32 but the thing is like when I boxed David Price, he was finished, he was shot, and I was the young kid coming through, it’s the same thing.”Johnny Fisher’s smarter than me, like he’s switched on, but he’s a 25-year-old kid who’s never boxed anybody.”He’s gonna get the shock of his life when he’s trying to hit me. He won’t hit me.”That’s the thing I boxed Dylan Whyte, boxed Luis Ortiz, Tony Yoka, David Price, Lucas Browne, I sparred Tyson Fury, fought Anthony Joshua [over] 500 rounds [of sparring], I’ve never been on the floor because he cannot hit me.”Johnny Fisher will get the f* shock of his life when he starts to try and f* hit me he will have the shock of his life. Wow, he doesn’t realize.”I don’t look like a worldbeater – try and f do something – God, I cannot wait for him to start trying to take my head off!” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 EXACT fight time – when are the ring walks for tonight’s blockbuster Riyadh rematch?

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      BOXING fans are in for a treat TONIGHT as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally settle their feud in a mouthwatering Riyadh rematch!Usyk stunned the world once again by pulling off a split-decision victory against Fury when the two juggernauts met earlier this year.Oleksandr Usyk handed Tyson Fury his first professional lossCredit: PAThe Gypsy King was on top for several of the middle rounds despite his Ukrainian opponent’s fast start.However, more notable ninth-round volley saw Usyk reclaim the momentum which ultimately led to him becoming the first heavyweight undisputed champion this century.But Fury is confident that he’ll successfully get revenge after claiming that he lost the first fight due to his own ‘mistakes’ as opposed to Usyk’s good work.And SunSport has the EXACT time both boxers will step foot in the Riyadh ring below.Read more on Fury vs Usyk 2What time does Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 start and how can I watch it?Ring-walk times for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is scheduled for 10pm UK time/5pm ET.This means that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight should get underway approximately 15 minutes later – 10.15pm UK time/5.15pm ET.However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the allocated arena for this huge event and it can host around 26,000 spectators.The huge flight will be streamed on DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE blog the full card.Usyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponentWho is on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 undercard?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs Dave AllenIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregorPeter McGrail vs Rhys EdwardsDaniel Lapin vs Dylan ColinAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar RamirezFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchWhat has been said?Fury insists he only lost the historic Saudi showdown because he was “playing around” with Usyk.And the Gypsy King has adopted a kill-or-be-killed mentality for his second straight Riyadh rumble with the slick southpaw.Most read in BoxingThe former unified heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old, a few years off 40.”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.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.” More

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      Who is Adam Smith? The ‘Voice of Boxing’ who battled cancer and returns for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2

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      Adam Smith has covered some of the biggest fights in modern history during his glittering career and has earned the nickname the ‘Voice of Boxing’.But he was diagnosed with cancer in late 2023 and has mostly been off our screens while he fought the illness.Adam Smith will commentate on Fury v Usyk 2Credit: GettyFollowing a year away, fans will be buzzing he’s back in the commentary booth – but not with Sky Sports, where he spent more than three decades, with Smith back in the booth with DAZN.Smith will be providing his expert analysis for the fight of the year — Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.Who is Adam Smith?Adam Smith is a renowned figure in the world of boxing commentary.He is widely recognised as the “Voice of Boxing” for his distinctive delivery and knowledge of the sport.read mroe on adam smithAdam’s journey in boxing commentary began with Sky Sports in August 1994.He has gone on to establish himself as one of the leading voices in the game. Over the years, he has commentated on some of the biggest fights in modern boxing history.He’s called bouts featuring legendary fighters including Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr, Chris Eubank, Ricky Hatton, Lennox Lewis and “Prince” Naseem Hamed.Most read in BoxingMore recently, Adam called Anthony Joshua’s incredible 2017 victory over Wladimir Klitschko, as well as AJ’s rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.Battle with cancerAdam was diagnosed with bladder cancer at the start of 2023.In September 2024, Adam told the Independent: “It was a brutal period. I’m very, very lucky to be here today.“I didn’t feel great physically or mentally, something was wrong. Eventually I found blood in my urine.Fury v Usky 2 – Longest face-off in boxing history before fighters are forced apart”It was sporadic, but I knew people who’d had prostate cancer, so I monitored it until it got worse and worse.”After three decades with the channel, Adam departed from his role at Sky Sports in November 2023.During his time there, he never took a sick day until his cancer diagnosis, and said he couldn’t remember ever staying home from school with an illness as a youngster.He continued: “The NHS put me on a very fast programme. I had a CT scan, and then I had a call almost straight away.It was a brutal period. I’m very, very lucky to be here todayAdam SmithThe Independent”I went back in and I knew it was serious. A urologist told me I needed a nephrostomy [a tube inserted into the kidney] and a biopsy.”He showed me a screen and said: ‘This is one of the biggest tumours we’ve seen in a bladder, and it’s extremely near the bladder wall.’”My kidney had failed, so I had about four days to have the nephrostomy or I wouldn’t make it.”I had it within two hours, and the biopsy the next day.”Adam called AJ’s classic victory over Dr SteelhammerCredit: GettyAll clearFollowing a six-hour operation, the removal of 19 lymph nodes, three months of chemotherapy, more than 150 blood tests and further months in private and NHS hospitals, Adam finally got the all-clear near the end of 2023.Speaking to Jim White on talkSPORT in February 2024, he was counting his blessings ahead of his return to the commentary box for the Thomas Essomba vs Elie Konki fight at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield.He said: “I’m excited. I love commentating, as you know, and since I was nine or 10 years old it was the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”It’s a passion that I’ve had through my life.”The last year or year-and-a-half has been pretty tough, brutal, and I’ve missed it. I’ve missed everything.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: “It’s good to be back and good to be back in Sheffield — a city that I know so well from the days of Prince Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Ryan Rhodes and all the others.”It’s good to be back in Sheffield, good to be back with Spencer (Oliver) — we’re going to commentate together and it’s really exciting.”Adam Smith’s Fury vs Usyk 2 predictionAhead of the mega-fight on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Adam opened up about who he thinks will come out on top in the incredibly close-to-call fight.He told YouTube channel Boxing Social: “[Fury’s] looking really good in camp and I expect him to come in a bit heavier.”He’s got to try and use his size advantage and he can’t be playing around like last time… Usyk won it, it was a good fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He should have stopped him in the ninth round, but we start again, it’s a new canvas.”The difference is they both know each other will so there will be respect this time… Fury also has a very good record in rematches.” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard 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.Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest of 20 stonesCredit: APOleksandr 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, and Fury has weighed in at a career heaviest.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 BoxingWhen 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 happened at the weigh in?Wearing several layer of clothing, Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest 282lbs – 20lbs heavier than in the first fight between the pair.While Usyk tipped the scales at 226lbs, that’s only slightly heavier than the 223.5lbs last time out.However just like Fury, Usyk weighed in fully clothed.There was only a very brief stare off, nothing like the ELEVEN-minute showdown from the night before at the press conference.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 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: 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.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 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; Heavyweight More

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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