Tonight (Saturday December 21) the 2024 boxing year closes with its biggest fight of all – Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2.
These two heavyweight behemoths clash for a second time this year – with the WBC, WBO, WBA, Ring magazine and lineal titles all on the line. Every one of those straps of course is currently held by Usyk after his epic split-decision victory in their first meeting in May.
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Fury (34-1-1) bids to join the likes of Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield as a three-time world heavyweight king, while Usyk (22-0) bids to take another step in his incredible ring journey. One which has seen the Ukrainian maestro never suffer a pro defeat while unifying the belts at both cruiserweight and heavy.
Usyk vs Fury 2 is the latest lavish production from Riyadh Season and the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, headed up by that man Turki Alalshikh. Something which has transformed the sport of boxing in the last 12 months – making huge fights reality on a regular basis.
We have another terrific undercard supporting the big heavyweight blockbuster, and it’s topped by the man seen as the future of the entire division – the exciting Moses Itauma (10-0). He takes on tough Aussie Demsey McKean as he continues his education in the paid ranks.
Usyk vs Fury 2 schedule and running order
The running order and timetable for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight (Saturday) looks like this with the action starting at 1545 UK, and running through to 2300 ring walks for Usyk and Fury:
| Fight | UK (GMT) | US – Eastern | US – Pacific |
| Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury | 11.00p. | 6.00pm | 3.00pm |
| Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean | 9.45pm | 4.45pm | 1.45pm |
| Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis | 8.41pm | 3.41pm | 12.41pm |
| Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen | 7.48pm | 2.48pm | 11.48am |
| Peter McGrail vs. Rhys Edwards | 6.02pm | 1.02pm | 10.02am |
| Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor | 6.32pm | 1.32pm | 10.32am |
| Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin | 5.12pm | 12.12pm | 9.12am |
| Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez | 4.21pm | 11.21am | 8.21am |
| Mohammad Alakel vs. Joshua Ocampo Soto | 3.45pm | 10.45am | 7.45am |
Ring Walks: What time do Usyk and Fury fight?
Ring walks for Usyk vs Fury 2 are expected to be at around 2300 UK time, that is Midnight CET. If you’re in the United States it is 1800 Eastern Standard Time or 1500 PST on the West Coast.
The main broadcast for the show gets under way much earlier at 1530 UK time (1630 CET, 1030 Eastern, 0730 PST).
How to watch Usyk vs Fury live on TV
The bout is being aired live by THREE different broadcasters in the UK – with the PPV price £24.95 for each one:
- DAZN PPV (including a free 7-day trial of the platform)
- Sky Sports Box Office
- TNT Sports Box Office
If you are watching in the US, you can sign up on DAZN PPV at a cost of $39.99.
