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KATE ABDO delighted viewers as she hosted DAZN's coverage of Tyson Fury's historic bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

DAZN went head-to-head with TNT Sports and Sky as all three broadcasters showed the mega-fight.

Kate Abdo was on presenting duties for DAZN
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Kate Abdo was on presenting duties for DAZNCredit: DAZN
The popular presenter wore a red suit for the occasion
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The popular presenter wore a red suit for the occasionCredit: DAZN
Abdo, 42, was joined by Joseph Parker and Lennox Lewis
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Abdo, 42, was joined by Joseph Parker and Lennox LewisCredit: DAZN

Presenting their offering was popular star Abdo.

The 42-year-old can regularly be seen hosting CBS' coverage of the Champions League.

But Abdo, who is dating former professional boxer Malik Scott, is also passionate about the sweet science.

For tonight's action in Riyadh, she was joined by a star-studded cast of analysts.

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Abdo was flanked by British heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis, 58, and current star Joseph Parker.

For the occasion, she wore a smart red suit.

Fans took to social media to gush over their favourite presenter.

One wrote: "Kate Abdo. Wow!"

Abdo has been in Riyadh this weekend for the boxing action
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Abdo has been in Riyadh this weekend for the boxing actionCredit: PA
The presenter can also regularly be seen on CBS' Champions League coverage
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The presenter can also regularly be seen on CBS' Champions League coverageCredit: Getty

While a second gushed: "shoutout @kate_abdo."

A third swooned: "Kate Abdo is so fine."

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And another added: "I love you @kate_abdo."

Elsewhere, TNT Sports had planned to have Laura Woods hosting their coverage.

But after the popular presenter suffered concerning injuries in an accident on holiday, Becky Ives had to step in.

Woods, 36, revealed that she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.

Woods was taken to an emergency clinic by boyfriend Adam Collard, who stayed by her side as she was attended to by doctors who opened the surgery on their day off.

Ives was joined by usual pundits Carl FramptonDavid Haye and Steve Bunce to analyse the action.

Over on Sky Sports, Anna Woolhouse presented the action.

DAZN's coverage featuring Abdo was available to existing subscribers for £18.99.

TNT Sports, meanwhile was £24.99, while Sky's offering was priced at £24.95.

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Fury went on to lose to Usyk via split decision.

In becoming the man to take the Gypsy King's previously unblemished record, the Ukrainian warrior cemented his status as the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.

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