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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was reportedly illegally streamed by over 20 million people
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
A new report has suggested that Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was illegally streamed by over 20 million people on Saturday night. Last weekend, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went toe to toe for the right to be called undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. In the end, it was Usyk who was able to get his hand raised and declare himself the king of the division.
REPORT | Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 targeted for October in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
It seems that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be running it back in the boxing ring this fall. Over the weekend, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ met in Saudi Arabia. There, the two fought to crown boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. The last two men to unify the titles were Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in 1999, and they were present to watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk make history. The two legends were front-row for what was an all-time great fight.
UFC legend Michael Bisping scolds John Fury for corner work during Tyson Fury's loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "You have got to know your place"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2024
Michael Bisping has responded to the criticism hurled at Tyson Fury’s corner in the aftermath of the undisputed heavyweight title fight between “The Gyspy King” and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury and Usyk threw leather inside the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. Fury looked sharp in round six and appeared to be taking over the fight, but Usyk nearly sent him on dream street in round nine. The Ukrainian even scored a knockdown, and he was in control for the rest of the fight. This paid dividends for Usyk, who took the fight via split decision.
Tyson Fury says he would have tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk but his corner “believed we were up”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Tyson Fury has revealed that he would’ve tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk in the latter stages of their fight – but his corner’s words stopped him. Last weekend, Tyson Fury was defeated for the first time in his professional boxing career. He fell to a defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, who put forward one of the most incredible performances in the recent history of heavyweight boxing.
Michael Bisping reacts to Oleksandr Usyk’s split decision victory over Tyson Fury: “That was absolutely genius game planning"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping lauds Oleksandr Usyk for his game plan against Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury did battle for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing. While Fury appeared to be gaining steam at the halfway point, Usyk had other ideas. In the ninth round, Fury was sent stumbling into the ropes from a barrage of punches before the referee ruled a knockdown. From that point on, Fury was never the same and Usyk scored a split decision victory.
Tyson Fury issues statement following loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war"
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
Tyson Fury made some controversial remarks following his split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk this evening in Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-1-1) and Usyk (22-0) collided for the undisputed boxing heavyweight world title and the highly anticipated bout absolutely lived up to the billing.
Pros react after Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-1-1) and Usyk (22-0) were initially scheduled to collide this past February, however ‘The Gypsy King’ suffered a nasty cut in training, forcing the bout to be pushed back.
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk takes place this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-0-1) and Usyk (21-0) were originally scheduled to meet this past February, however ‘The Gypsy King’ suffered a nasty cut in training and was unable to compete as planned.
Tyson Fury believes beating Oleksandr Usyk makes him the greatest heavyweight of all time
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Tyson Fury believes he can cement himself as the greatest heavyweight of all time with a win over Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Fury and Usyk are set to unify the heavyweight division in one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Heading into the bout, the oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, and Fury agrees as he calls Usyk the best fighter he has ever faced.
WATCH | Tyson Fury's father starts bleeding after headbutting member of Oleksandr Usyk's team
Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2024
It seems that Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight week is already off to a crazy start. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ will finally meet. The two were scheduled to meet in December, but that bout was postponed after Tyson Fury’s harder-than-expected fight with Francis Ngannou two months prior. They were then scheduled to fight in February, but again the bout was postponed due to the Brit.
Tyson Fury explains why he thinks Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a “really good spectacle” for boxing
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
Tyson Fury is explaining why he thinks Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a ‘really good spectacle’ for boxing. The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix.
Tyson Fury insists Deontay Wilder is “by far” a bigger puncher than Francis Ngannou: “By a mile”
Susan Cox - March 20, 2024
Tyson Fury is insisting that Deontay Wilder is ‘by far’ a bigger puncher when compared to Francis Ngannou. Fury and Ngannou headlined a boxing event billed as the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last October. In what was Ngannou’s boxing debut, it would ultimately be Fury who would emerge the victor by split decision.
Tyson Fury accuses Francis Ngannou of letting newfound boxing money change him: "He's this cocky guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury badly wants Francis Ngannou again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently in Saudi Arabia, to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou up close. For Tyson Fury, he has a history with both men. While he’s never held the ring with ‘AJ’, the two have been British rivals for years now. The same cannot be said for the other man in tonight’s boxing event.
WATCH | Francis Ngannou snaps on Tyson Fury at press conference: "You are nothing in front of me"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
Things got wild between Francis Ngannou and boxing champion Tyson Fury earlier today. ‘The Predator’ is currently set to collide with Anthony Joshua this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the bout will be the second boxing match of his career. The PFL heavyweight famously made his debut last October, in a ten-round bout against Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou should “get on his knees” and kiss his feet: “I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Tyson Fury has explained why he believes Francis Ngannou should be thanking him ahead of his battle with Anthony Joshua. Last year, Francis Ngannou shocked the world. While he wasn’t able to defeat Tyson Fury in his boxing debut, he certainly gave him a scare. He dropped ‘The Gypsy King’ and, in the eyes of many, should’ve gotten the win on the scorecards.
Tyson Fury shuts down retirement talk, promises rematch with Francis Ngannou: "I'm going nowhere!"
Josh Evanoff - February 7, 2024
Despite talk of retirement, Tyson Fury is still eyeing boxing matches with Oleksandr Usyk, Francis Ngannou, and Anthony Joshua. ‘The Gypsy King’ recently pulled out of his scheduled February 17th clash with ‘The Cat’. The Brit pulled out of the fight, due to a brutal cut he sustained last week in sparring. That boxing match was set to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, who accomplished the feat two decades ago.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rebooked with massive pullout clause in place
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been rebooked with a massive pullout clause in place. Fury (34-0-1) and Usyk (21-0) were originally scheduled to fight on Saturday, February 17th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WATCH: Tyson Fury sparring partner lands elbow derailing Oleksandr Usyk fight
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2024
It was an accidental elbow in sparring that prevented the long-awaited boxing match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ were slated to face off on February 17th in Saudi Arabia. The bout was set to crown boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. ‘The Lion’ accomplished that feat well over 24 years ago, and was even set to attend Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.