Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Face Off: Determining the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion on May 18, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Fury has held the WBC belt since 2015, while Usyk is a three-belt heavyweight champion.
The fight will take place at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.
This is the first time since Lennox Lewis in April 2000 that there will be an undisputed heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off on May 18, 2024, to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Face Off: Determining the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion on May 18, 2024

In a historic moment for boxing, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a highly anticipated match to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion on May 18, 2024. This fight marks the first time since Lennox Lewis in April 2000 that there will be an undisputed heavyweight champion. Both Fury and Usyk have a storied history in boxing, with each holding multiple titles.

Fury, who has held the WBC belt since 2015, is known for his voluble behavior towards opponents but has been restrained leading up to this fight. Usyk, on the other hand, is a three-belt heavyweight champion and is known for his balletic control of striking distance. The two will meet at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.

The last undisputed heavyweight champion was Lennox Lewis in April 2000. Fury, who has a lineage of bare-knuckle fighters and considers himself a boxing nerd, claims Usyk's vulnerability lies in his mind. Usyk's training includes intense physical challenges to build mental fortitude.

Fury weighed in at 262 pounds, his lightest since his fight against Otto Wallin in 2019. Usyk weighed a career-high 223.5 pounds for this fight.

The stakes are high for both fighters, with Fury potentially making over $100 million in this bout and a lucrative rematch likely in the fall.

This is not just a fight between two heavyweights, but a clash of wills and determination to be crowned the undisputed champion. The world will be watching as these two giants of boxing go head-to-head.



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any concerns about the neutrality of the judges or corruption in the scoring?
  • Are there any potential issues with holding the fight in Saudi Arabia?
  • Could either fighter suffer an unexpected injury before the match?

Sources

99%

  • Unique Points
    • Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on May 17, 2024.
    • Fury has held the WBC belt since winning it from Deontay Wilder in 2015. Usyk holds the IBF, WBO, and WBA belts.
    • The last undisputed heavyweight champion was Lennox Lewis in April 2000.
    • Fury is known for his voluble and acrimonious behavior towards opponents but has been restrained leading up to this fight.
    • Usyk is a three-belt heavyweight champion, having previously won the cruiserweight title. He is known for his balletic control of striking distance.
    • Fury claims Usyk’s vulnerability lies in his mind, while Usyk’s training includes intense physical challenges to build mental fortitude.
    • Fury has a long lineage of bare-knuckle fighters and considers himself a boxing nerd.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a disappointment that Tyson Fury is not engaging in his usual trash talk and derogatory comments towards Oleksandr Usyk. This shows a bias towards wanting Fury to behave in a certain way, which is not objective reporting.
    • ][author] He’s done his training and I’ve done mine...There’s nothing more. No trash talk. The contracts are done, the fight’s on.[/
      • ][author] I am profoundly disappointed to find Fury on best behavior.[/
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      97%

      • Unique Points
        • Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are scheduled to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on DAZN Pay-Per-View
        • Fury owns the WBC belt while Usyk is the IBF, WBA and WBO champ
        • Fury weighed in at 262 pounds, his lightest since his fight against Otto Wallin in 2019
        • Usyk weighed a career-high 223.5 pounds
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      98%

      • Unique Points
        • Fury is described as a man who loves a challenge and has the capacity to achieve the seemingly impossible.
        • Usyk is known for his will to win and impregnable defense, as well as his extraordinary offense.
      • Accuracy
        • Both Fury and Usyk are seeking to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
        • Fury is known for his voluble and acrimonious behavior towards opponents but has been restrained leading up to this fight.
        • Usyk is a three-belt heavyweight champion, having previously won the cruiserweight title. He is known for his balletic control of striking distance.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      97%

      • Unique Points
        • Fury is the lightest he has been since his fight with Otto Wallin in 2019
        • Usyk is at a career-high weight for this fight
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      97%

      • Unique Points
        • Fury could make over $100 million in this bout and a lucrative rematch is likely in the fall
        • Fury looked excessively pudgy when he fought Ngannou, now appears noticeably slimmer
      • Accuracy
        • Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet in the ring for the undisputed heavyweight title
        • Both fighters are undefeated
        • They have reached their mid-30s with no losses
        • First undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication