Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULTS: Main card on NOW as ring walk time confirmed for huge rematch – updates
TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk meet again in a spectacular heavyweight showdown TONIGHT - and the big show is already underway!
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.
But before the main event, there is a blockbuster undercard that features Johnny Fisher taking on formerly retired Dave Allen and Moses Itauma battling with Demsey McKean.
- Main card start time: 7pm GMT
- Main event ring-walk time: approx. 10.15pm GMT
- Live streams: DAZN / discovery+ / NOW TV
- TV channels: DAZN PPV / TNT Sports Box Office / Sky Sports Box Office
TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDS
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Weight a minute
Tyson Fury tipped the scales at a CAREER-HEAVY weight for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury, who looked to be significantly heavier in recent training snaps, took to the scales first after a spectacular walk.
But the former WBC king opted NOT to reveal his physique as he tipped the scales, which recorded him weighing a staggering 20 STONE (281lbs).
His career-heaviest weight, however, was clearly the result of the SEVERAL LAYERS of clothing he was wearing.
Former undisputed king Usyk soon followed, weighing in at just over 16 stone (226lbs).
Undercard latest - Lapin wins
Oleksandr Usyk can already celebrate an early win tonight.
Daniel Lapin - who he promotes - has just won on the undercard with a unanimous points victory over Dylan Colin
Dominant Lapin takes it 100-90, 99-91, 99-91 on the judges' scorecards and moves to 11-0 in the pro ranks.
Tonight's referee
Robert Ramirez Jr will take charge of the epic heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia - now just a few hours away!
The Puerto Rican has run the rule over 412 matches throughout his career, which started back in 2003.
He has been involved in fights including the likes of Andre Ward and Tommy Fury.
While he also took charge of Logan Paul’s win over Dillon Danis in 2023.
He was involved in controversy in November last year when Katie Taylor won her rematch against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.
Fury vs Usyk's records compared
Oleksandr Usyk has won every single professional fight in his illustrious career.
While Tyson Fury has suffered just the one defeat… and it came at the hands of tonight’s opponent.
Tyson Fury record: 34 wins (24 by KO), 1 loss, 1 draw
Oleksandr Usyk record: 22 wins (14 by KO) 0 losses, 0 draws
Daniel Dubiois makes prediction
IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has given his prediction on tonight’s fight.
The champ said: "May the best man win, I just want to fight the winner. Something tells me Usyk will do it again.
"He has luck on his side and he has skills, has the backing of his people and fights for his country.
"As a fellow Brit I want Tyson but I feel Usyk wins."
Styles make fights
The Gypsy King often changes his approach for each fight, but his fast twitch movements and dynamic punches are forever present.
Fury predominantly fights in the orthodox stance but will often change to make it awkward for his opponents and make him more unpredictable.
Usyk is known for his tricky fight style, will be looking tonight 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.
A bit Fishy
For those who are interested in the brilliant undercard fights, they’ll be five incredible matches before the main event including Johnny Fisher vs formerly retired Dave Allen!
Fisher looks to defend his 12-fight unbeaten run as he takes on fellow Brit and formerly retired Dave Allen.
The Romford Bull enters the bout less experienced than Dave Allen but with huge potential, 11 knockouts, and a perfect record thus far.
Dave Allen holds a 23-6-2 record with 18 knockouts - taking part in more than twice as many fights as Fisher.
Nonetheless, Fisher, son of TikTok star Big John, has only completed two rounds in 2024 winning both of his previous two fights with first-round knockouts.
Allen also won his previous two fights, claiming victories over Amine Boucetta and Jake Darnell via points.
EXACT ring-walk time
Some people are only here for Tyson Fury’s thrilling rematch against Oleksandr Usyk which is totally understandable
And SunSport can give those fans the EXACT time Fury and Usyk will be walking out to the ring.
Ring-walk times for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is scheduled for approximately 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 GMT time / 5.15pm ET.
However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
Will there be a trilogy?
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.
There is NO rematch clause in the contract, no matter what the resulThis 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.
How greedy
Oleksandr Usyk has stated that he will not give up any secrets on what he has learned from the first fight.
But the Ukranian giant did not shy away from dishing out the insults and compliments for Fury.
Usyk said: "I learned a little bit [from the first fight] but I [will] not tell you. After my second win I will talk to you. It's not secret but maybe greedy belly will watch the TV.
"Tyson Fury is very important for my boxing career. He's a very strong opponent. He's important but not only for me but for future history, for boxing in the world.”
This is turning out to be quite the rivalry and no rivalry should end on a tie - read the next post to see whether there will be a trilogy bout should Fury level up the scores after tonight.
Fury's chilling message
Gypsy King Tyson Fury left a reporter stunned with his chilling threat to inflict "serious hurt" on Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch.
The Gypsy King cut a mean look at Wednesday's open workouts just days before his crucial bout with Usyk.
Reporter Claudia Trejos asked Fury: "What other surprises do we have for Saturday?"
And Fury replied: "A lot of pain."
A gobsmacked Trejos responded with "wow" before Fury added: "Smash and damage."
Fury, 36, then promised: "A lot of hurt. Hurt, serious hurt."
Money makes the world go round
Along with the pride and the belts, Fury and Usyk are also fighting for a whopping amount of cash… AGAIN!
It is expected that Usyk will receive a much higher pay split compared to his last fight against Fury.
This is because the Ukrainian is now the defending champion and is seen as the A side of the bill.
Reports suggest the total payout of the fight will be £150m - an increase of £35m compared to their first bout.
Ring the belts
There is a lot more than just pride on the line tonight as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be fighting for some of the biggest belts in heavyweight boxing.
Usyk's reign as undisputed champion didn't last long as he was quickly stripped of the IBF belt after being unable to make a mandatory defence.
The belt went to interim holder Daniel Dubois without needing to fight for it - but he then defended it in sensational fashion with a TKO win over Anthony Joshua on September 24.
Meaning that this time around, with the IBF off the table, the two juggernauts will be fighting for three of the four major belts:
- WBO
- IBO
- WBC
There are also the WBA (Super) and The Ring Magazine belts on the line.
Who else is on tonight’s card?
As 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 titles
- Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; Heavyweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; Featherweight
- Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweight
- Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; Heavyweight
Fists were not so Fury
Oleksandr beat Tyson Fury in their first thrilling bout to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a stunning split decision win in Riyadh.
Usyk added Fury's WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO straps after a thriller in Saudi Arabia which saw Fury survive a brutal knockdown in the ninth round.
The Ukrainian icon was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after his historic win over the Gypsy King.
And Usyk will be hoping to do it all again tonight but perhaps without the broken jaw part.
The countdown is on!
Here we go... All the talking will stop boxing lovers as Tyson Fury finally gets to put his hands on Oleksandr Usyk TONIGHT in their highly-anticipated Riyadh rematch - and who better to keep you up to date with every punch than SunSport?
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.
And 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.
It 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.
Don’t go anywhere folks as coming right up, we’ll have all the latest news, the blockbuster undercard and of course, the mouthwatering main event.