3 Reasons Why Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk Will Be Awesome

Tyson Fury is set to have a massive heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday against Oleksandr Usyk. The bout will be for the undisputed heavyweight championship, consisting of Fury’s WBC heavyweight championship and Usyk’s IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles. The winner earns the title of being the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era, etching their names in the history books.

History is always a fun thing to chase, especially when both boxers are undefeated. Usyk stands tall at 21-0 with 14 KOs while his British adversary is 34-0-1 with 24 KOs. In short, it’s an opportunity for both fighters to etch their legacies in stone, with both contestants looking for all the glory.

But that’s not the only reason to watch this illustrious fight. After all, there is more to these two boxers fighting than what meets the eye. Here are three reasons why Fury vs. Usyk will be exciting for everyone involved.

1.) Tyson Fury And Oleksandr Usyk Has Drama

Numerous storylines float around this huge fight. That includes John Fury headbutting one of the members of Usyk’s team and the Ukrainian boxer dealing with unsafe fight conditions. It’s been extremely entertaining, with the two fighters going at each other’s throats.

The drama is a great buildup for Saturday’s bout, which will culminate into an incredible fight. How will Tyson Fury get into his opponent’s head some more? Can his opponent overcome the British boxer’s brute strength and win? Tune in for a fantastic battle of two awesome heavyweights.

2.) It’s The Battle Of The Unbeatens

With Oleksandr Usyk’s and Tyson Fury’s unbeaten records on the line, it provides added drama about who will fall first. The battle could see the “Gypsy King” humbled for the first time in his career. It could also see the 37-year-old heavyweight falling at the hands of Tyson Fury and his heavy hands.

Whatever the case is, it’s an extra layer of juiciness that is Saturday’s super fight. With both boxers vying for the top of the heavyweight division, whoever the undisputed heavyweight champion is will walk out of this fight with their undefeated record intact.

3.) It’s A Callback To Legendary Fights Of The Past

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is also a wonderful callback to the old days of boxing. Back in the day, fights like the “Rumble in the Jungle” and the “Thrilla in Manila” gave fans epic bouts with two fighters that were larger than life. This Saturday looks no different, for it features two bona fide superstars.

Fights like these had incredible buildups of their own and had plenty on the line for two boxers. Saturday’s title bout will consist of the same, with an undisputed heavyweight title and added glory on the line. The underdog story in the Ukrainian boxer’s corner gives added incentive to root for Fury’s adversary.