Tyson Fury’s next fight is set and for his return, the Englishman will be taking part in a massive championship unification fight against the man considered to be the best fighter in the division today.
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Who will Tyson Fury’s next fight be against?
Even before Tyson Fury took to the ring for his matchup with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in October, his next fight was already booked. Luckily for him, he didn’t suffer a loss to the veteran cage fighter, and his scheduled bout against IBF, WBO, and WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk is still happening
The original plan was for the two heavyweight champions to face off in December at a card in Saudi Arabia. However, after Fury had a tough scrap against Ngannou and suffered a cut during the bout, the matchup was rescheduled for Feb. 17 in Riyadh.
However, after suffering another cut in training, Fury vs. Usyk was again postponed. The bout is now tentatively scheduled to take place on May 18.
How to watch Fury vs. Usyk on May 18
- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk will headline a PPV card on May 18
- The bout will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- The fight will air exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view for a price of $79.99
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk preview
Fans have been clamoring for a fight between Fury and Usyk for years. After some hard bargaining and a near scare against Ngannou, the two men who hold all of the heavyweight titles will face off in a unification bout in the next few months.
David vs. Goliath: While fans have gotten used to massive heavyweights like Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and the Klitschko brothers, Usyk is a more traditional heavyweight. This means he is small for the era and he will give up a half foot in height and reach on fight night.
The matchup will be a classic David vs. Goliath moment at the highest level of the sport and it will be interesting to see how the Ukrainian tries to work his style against a rare large man with high-level technique.
Speed vs. Power: While Fury has the power advantage, the former Olympic gold medalist will be the more technical and faster fighter. Usyk was a champion a weight class down at cruiserweight, so his speed could play a huge role in the fight and be an equalizer for the power punches “The Gypsy King” can throw at him.
The bottom line: This is a huge bout in the history of the heavyweight division. Since Fury has beaten Wilder twice, and Usyk defeated Joshua twice, this is a matchup of the top two fighters in the division. The winner of this bout will not only be the unified champion but he will also be able to claim he is the greatest heavyweight of his generation.
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What makes Tyson Fury so popular?
The Gypsy Eccentric: In a sport long known for some eccentric and odd characters, Tyson Fury has somehow been able to stand above the rest in that unique fraternity, literally and figuratively. And that is why — along with his outstanding skills as a pugilist — he has become a beloved figure around the world.
- Tyson Fury record: 34-0-1 (24 knockouts)
- Tyson Fury height: 6-foot-9
- Tyson Fury age: 35 years old
- Fury is a rarity in still owning an unbeaten record despite having faced some of the best boxers of his time. That includes Wilder and former heavyweight great Wladimir Klitschko.
- His victory over the aforementioned Klitschko in 2015 was the moment Fury went from a fringe star to one of the biggest names in the sport. As he handed the Ukrainian legend his first loss in nine years.
- Fury is also one of the few star boxers who have a liking for mixed martial arts and has suggested on several occasions interest in eventually competing in the cage when he is done boxing.
- The 6-foot-9-inch champion took his varied talents to WWE in 2019 when he faced fellow big man Braun Strowman in a match that ended up being one of the best at that year’s Crown Jewel event.
- Fury had some interesting strategies for his rematch with Wilder, including masturbating seven times a day to build his stamina and toughening up his knuckles by dipping them in petrol for five minutes a day.
What is Tyson Fury’s net worth?
The measure of a fighter is often down to the money they’ve made throughout their career. Tyson Fury’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million.