A unique event in boxing history takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight division will be unified for the first time in the four-belt era. Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0-0, 14 KOs) Today, both men will clash as they aim to become the undisputed champions of their division. A battle that experienced several setbacks along the way.
Boxing is currently controlled by four organizations.: World Boxing Association (WBA, established 1921), World Boxing Council (WBC, established 1963), International Boxing Federation (IBF, established 1976), and World Boxing Organization (WBO, established 1988).
Since the four coexist, No heavyweight has ever held four belts in this category.. Britain's Lennox Lewis won the Triple Crown (WBA, WBC, IBF) in 1999. When the WBO wasn't as prestigious as it is now..
Each organization has an official belt. Calculated for each weight (without considering provisional weights or other variations), a boxer who has all four of the same category is the undisputed champion. The fighter was the best in everyone's eyes, and in the era of four belts, no heavyweight could achieve that status. Today's fight will go down in boxing history..
Fury vs Usyk: The eternal battle
Currently, the biggest representatives of the heavyweight division are Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.. gypsy kingthe WBC champion is the greatest idol for many, and a documentary about him has been released. Netflix UK stadiums sell outfans are looking forward to seeing him fight.
The other star of the night burst into the division in great style but never made much of an impact. After conquering the cruiserweight division. Defeated unified champion Anthony Joshua twice (28 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws, 25 KOs) Win WBA, WBO, and IBF titles in addition to IBO (It's a minor belt, but it's also in jeopardy).
It took a lot of time to reach an agreement to start a fight. Usyk asked for rematch clause, Fury asked for more money. The battle was on hold until Saudi Arabian Minister Turki al-Sheikh showed up.Arab sheikhs want to bring the best fight to the countryA million dollar wallet makes it possible That no boxer is ready to refuse.
The match was scheduled for February 17th, but But the Brit was injured during a sparring session He suffered a cut below his right eyebrow as a result of the elbow collision. Fury needed medical help, but So the battle had to be postponed until today.. Expectations are high as are tensions.
