Tyson Fury to Face Oleksandr Usyk in Undisputed World Heavyweight Title Fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 18

In what promises to be a historic night for boxing, Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world heavyweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 18. The British star will be attempting to unify the WBA, IBF, WBO, and WBC belts in what is sure to be a thrilling showdown.

Joseph Parker, who recently sealed a majority decision points win over Zhilei Zhang to earn the WBO interim belt, is eyeing a return in the Autumn and could potentially work towards a mandatory title fight against the winner of Fury vs Usyk. Parker’s promoter, David Higgins, expressed confidence in Parker’s abilities and his desire to challenge for another world title.

Filip Hrgovic, who defeated Zhang in an IBF title eliminator, could also be a potential challenger for Fury or Usyk. However, he will first have to face Britain’s Daniel Dubois on June 1 to solidify his position.

Parker, a former WBO champion, is well positioned for his own shot at the title and is eager to showcase his skills once again on the world stage. Higgins hinted at the possibility of a rematch between Parker and Anthony Joshua, stating that he believes Parker would emerge victorious in a second encounter.

With the highly anticipated Fury vs Usyk fight just around the corner, the boxing world is buzzing with excitement. Fans can expect a night of high-stakes action and drama as two of the sport’s biggest stars go head-to-head for the ultimate prize. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a memorable night of boxing on May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office.