Fans worldwide will be able to see “Ring of Fire,” the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship bout between Oleksandr Usyk and WBC champion Tyson Fury, thanks to an unprecedented TV distribution contract.
Fans can watch the first Undisputed heavyweight title fight of the century on pay-per-view (PPV) on three major UK sports broadcasters: TNT Sports, DAZN, and Sky Sports, thanks to a historic deal.
The biggest boxing match that can be made is Fury vs. Usyk, which will be featured as part of Riyadh Season. H.E. Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), wants to make sure that as many fans as possible can watch the fight on the biggest platforms.
HE “Since our first Riyadh Season in 2019, the Season has developed a reputation for hosting the biggest events, and they do not come much bigger than the undisputed heavyweight title fight,” stated Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The world has been waiting for this fight, which is about to become history.
It is now a reality, and Saudi Arabia is thrilled to host this clash that will define a generation. We will go above and beyond to make sure that everyone enjoys an experience worthy of an occasion this big. This will be a spectacle for the entire world.
Two further world championship bouts between Fury and Usyk, dubbed “Ring of Fire,” will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
In a world championship rematch, Australian cruiserweight star Jai Opetaia will take on Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs), the former leader of the division and the World Boxing Super Series champion, for the IBF world title.
In an all-British match, unbeaten IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Joe Cordina (17-0, 9 KOs) will defend his title for the second time when he faces IBO World Champion Anthony Cacace (21-1, 7 KOs).
The undefeated Swedish fighter Robin Sirwan Safar (16-0, 12 KOs) will challenge former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (35-4-1, 29 KOs) to extend his cruiserweight career. Future British heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma (7-0, 5 KOs), the 2022 World Youth Amateur champion, will also be competing, as will New Zealand cruiserweight and Olympian David Nyika (8-0, 7 KOs).
“The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the World represents the absolute pinnacle of the sport,” stated George Warren, CEO of Queensberry.
When Tyson Fury fights Oleksandr Usyk on February 17, the entire world will be watching from Riyadh. I’m thrilled that the three largest sports broadcasters in the UK will be providing this historic athletic event to British audiences.DAZN, Sky Sports, and TNT Sports.
The CEO of DAZN, Shay Segev, stated: “We are honored that Riyadh Season has once again selected DAZN as their global broadcast and distribution partner for ‘Ring of Fire.'” As the uncontested home of boxing, DAZN will provide fans with a complimentary month’s subscription in the US and the UK when they purchase a PPV package, enabling them to watch an unrivaled library of fights this spring. We are excited about the things we can do together and share Riyadh Season’s goals.
“Sky Sports is the undisputed home for sports fans, and with our long history of broadcasting the biggest bouts in boxing history, it’s only right we’re bringing the biggest boxing matches to television,” said Jonathan Licht, managing director of Sky Sports, most anticipated battle for our clients in 25 years.
We are excited to watch what promises to be a truly historic event, including Fury vs. Usyk along with two more world championship bouts.
President & MD of Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and WBD Sports Europe Andrew Georgiou stated: “We are honored to have accompanied fans on every step of Tyson Fury’s amazing journey since his 2018 comeback fight.” As excitement mounts for the first Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship bout in nearly 25 years, the following section of the story takes place in a truly historic moment for sports.
“Fight week coverage on TNT Sports will feature boxing’s top presenter, Laura Woods, together with an esteemed lineup of boxing’s top analysts, including Steve Bunce, Richie Woodhall, and Carl Frampton are all survivors of the battle.