By Oleksandr Usyk is on the brink of making boxing history. On Saturday, he will step into the ring against Tyson Fury to contest the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF world titles, aiming to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. The bout, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, promises to be a monumental event in the sport’s history.
For Usyk, this fight holds immense significance. Having already unified all major titles in the cruiserweight division, a victory would make him a two-weight undisputed champion, an elite accomplishment few have achieved. Usyk, who became a unified heavyweight champion after defeating Anthony Joshua, recognizes the gravity of this bout against Fury.
“I’m accumulating my energy because Saturday, it’s a very important day for me,” Usyk told Sky Sports News. He emphasized the prestige of the heavyweight division, describing it as the “king of categories” and highlighting the universal dream among boxers to compete at this level.
The fight marks the first undisputed heavyweight championship bout since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield 25 years ago. However, Fury believes that this match carries even greater significance. “It’s a big thing to become because undisputed champion means you’re number one in the division, all that stuff that comes with it, to have all the belts at once,” Fury said. He noted that this fight is unique because it involves more belts than the historic Lewis-Holyfield bout.
As fight week commenced in Saudi Arabia, tensions flared, with an incident involving John Fury, Tyson Fury’s father, who reportedly headbutted a member of Usyk’s entourage. Despite this, Tyson Fury remained focused, dismissing the scuffle and emphasizing the stakes. “Both teams are here. Both teams want to win and it means a lot to them both,” he said. “Both men are undefeated and the best man will win on the night.”
The significance of this bout cannot be overstated. The winner will claim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion, a title that signifies supremacy in the sport’s most prestigious division. On Saturday, Usyk and Fury will have up to 12 rounds to determine the king of the heavyweight division, a decision that will be final, without question, and without dispute.
