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Fury and Usyk Set for Undisputed Heavyweight Championship in Riyadh

The fight, scheduled for February 17, 2024, will be the first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999, with both fighters holding unbeaten records.

Overview

  • Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 17, 2024.
  • The fight is the first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999, with Fury holding the WBC belt and Usyk holding the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts.
  • Both Fury and Usyk have unbeaten records, with Fury having 34 wins and one draw, and Usyk having won all of his 21 professional fights.
  • The fight was originally scheduled for December 23, 2023, but was delayed after Fury's near defeat to former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
  • Saudi Arabia has been criticized for its human rights violations, with critics accusing the country of using high-profile sporting events to distract from its reputation issues.