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Tyson Fury is set to take on Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight championship this Saturday. With Fury aiming to become the first undisputed champion in boxing's blue-ribband division since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999.
And there is a quick and easy way to tune in from the UK. Read on to find out how…
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The event, which is taking place on Saturday May 18, in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will see the Gypsy King take on Southpaw Usyk. And given that both men are currently undefeated, expect it to be a fight that you won’t want to miss.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
The PPV (pay-per-view) fight will be streaming on Dazn for £24.99.
It will also be available on the Dazn app in over 200 countries, across the world. So, if you happen to be away on holiday or travelling that evening, you’ll still be able to catch the highly anticipated bout, with prices varying depending on the location.
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Another option is Sky Sports, where the PPV (pay-per-view) will cost £24.95. You can either watch it through Sky or on NOW.
And last but not least is via TNT Sports. And thankfully, you don’t need a TNT Sports subscription to tune in. It will cost £24.99 and it can be accessed through Discovery+, BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media.
How do I use the Dazn app?
You can access the Dazn app on a number of different devices and platforms. From Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire sticks, Roku and a variety of smart TVs, you can also access it on Android phones and tablets, iPhones, iPads and gaming devices such as the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
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You can also tune in via a web browser via DAZN.com.
What to know about the fight
The fight was originally slated for February, but was rescheduled to Saturday May 18 after Fury sustained a cut in training.
With both boxers undefeated, Fury has had 34 wins during his career – and just one draw with Deontay Wilder, back in 2018. Usyk, on the other hand, has 21 wins but just five of these fights have been at heavyweight.
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Usyk was undisputed champion at cruiserweight level, with him becoming an Olympic, European and world champion at amateur level.
While they are evenly matched thanks to them both being undefeated, Fury does have the height advantage at 6ft 9in, compared to Usyk’s 6ft 3in stature. Fury also has a seven-inch reach advantage.
What time is the match taking place?
Here in the UK, the ringwalks for Fury vs. Usyk are scheduled for 11:05pm. But these timings could be subject to change, so you’ll want to keep an eye on the app to make sure you don’t miss any of the action.
Afterwards, it will be clear who the number one fighter in the heavyweight division is. And not only that, the eventual result will determine who will also become the first heavyweight boxer to become an undisputed champion in the four belt era.
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You can stream the Fury vs Usyk fight via Dazn here.
Topics: Boxing, Sport, TV, Tyson Fury, Saudi Arabia
Ellis Cochrane