Crystal Pouncey
May 18, 2024 - 08:10

Fury vs Usyk: Channel, Start Time, How to Watch 2024 Boxing Title Fight

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk battle for heavyweight supremacy on May 18 in Saudi Arabia, airing live on DAZN and ESPN+.

The highly anticipated showdown to determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 is set to take place on May 18. WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will go head-to-head with IBF, WBA, WBO, and The Ring champion Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia for the ultimate prize - all the gold. The fight will be broadcast on DAZN and ESPN+ for fans around the world to witness.

Fury, a former English, European, and British heavyweight champion, rose to fame as the unified heavyweight champion in 2015. His victory over Deontay Wilder in 2020 secured him the WBC heavyweight title, leading to an epic trilogy between the two fighters. Despite a setback against Francis Ngannou in October 2023, Fury remains determined to face Usyk in a battle for supremacy.

Usyk, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, made a name for himself in the cruiserweight division before moving up to heavyweight in 2019. His impressive victory over Anthony Joshua in 2021 saw him claim the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the division. However, Fury believes that Usyk's journey in the heavyweight division will come to a halt when they meet in the ring.

In an interview with The Guardian, Fury expressed his confidence in his abilities as a natural heavyweight, emphasizing the importance of size in the sport. He believes that Usyk will struggle against elite heavyweights like himself and is determined to prove his dominance on fight night.

For fans eager to catch the action, the fight will be available on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV in the U.S., and TNT Sports Box Office in the U.K. Those unable to watch live can utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the broadcast from anywhere in the world. Subscriptions to ESPN+ are priced at $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually, ensuring access to a wide range of sports content.

As the anticipation builds, Fury and Usyk are expected to make their grand entrance into the ring around 6 p.m. ET, following the undercard fights. With both fighters at the top of their game, the stage is set for a historic battle that will determine the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.