Tyson Fury hopes to exact revenge on Oleksandr Usyk when the two heavyweights meet once more in Saudi Arabia this Saturday.
The ‘Gypsy King’ looks to right his wrong from May, after he was handed the first professional loss of his career while relinquishing his WBC title after being bested by undefeated Ukrainian Usyk via split decision after 12 incredibly close rounds. A WBA (Super), WBO, IBO and IBF title holder at the time of the action, Usyk became the first undisputed divisional champ since Lennox Lewis’ mirror achievement in November 1999 through the feat.
However, the 22-0 man will give Fury (34-1-1) a chance to atone for his loss seven months ago when the two square off once more at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh this Saturday evening. Fury has already admitted that a trilogy is on the way should he reign supreme, while Usyk could be eyeing a return to cruiserweight with nothing left to prove after clearing up the heavyweight division if he has his own hand raised once more.
While up to 40,000 fans are expected to travel to Riyadh to watch the action unfold before their eyes, millions of others will decide to watch and listen on the TV and radio. Here, the Daily Record breaks down how fight fans can tune into Fury’s second showdown of the year with Usyk for free via radio…
How to listen to Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II
Those who are unable to watch the action unfold will be able to make the most of free radio coverage of Fury vs Usyk II. Mark Chapman will be bringing boxing enthusiasts live coverage from 9pm through BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport Website.
The commentary for the main event will be led by Ronald McIntosh and former WBA World Super-Middleweight champion George Groves. Ex-WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla will also provide commentary for the bout. The corporation also say that live text commentary will be available from 8pm this evening through the BBC Sport website and app, with video highlights coming after the main event is wrapped up.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT will also be providing live commentary through Jim White, Gareth A Davies, John Rawling and Spencer Oliver all involved. The commentary team will be on-hand to provide blow-by-blow coverage from 7.30pm onwards, through their website, app and DAB radio.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns again on December 21 with the Brit attempting to avenge his defeat by the Ukrainian in May. Victory for Fury could also set up a huge domestic showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua next year
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DAZNFight schedule
This evening’s fight for the ages between Fury and Usyk is set to kick off at 10.25pm according to DAZN, but fight fans will have to wait a little while before we get to the main event. That’s because the undercard takes place from 4pm onwards – with a litany of action-packed battles leading up to Fury’s showdown with Usyk.
While organisers have insisted that the main event’s ring-walks will come no later than the scheduled time, they could come sooner depending on how fast the undercard completes. The even is set to be streamed on DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office in the UK – with viewers also able to watch through the DAZN app, Sky Go, or discovery+.
Full fight card
- Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
- Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis at light middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean at heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen at heavyweight
- Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards at super featherweight
- Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor at featherweight
- Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin at light-heavyweight
- Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez at heavyweight