Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE: Ring walk time, undercard results and round-by-round updates as ‘The Gypsy King’ seeks revenge against the Ukrainian southpaw


Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE: Ring walk time, undercard results and round-by-round updates as ‘The Gypsy King’ seeks revenge against the Ukrainian southpaw

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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the ring walk times, undercard results and round-by-round updates as Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. 

To beard or not to beard?

Beard-gate has broken out ahead of tonight’s fight, with Fury growing his out during his training camp.

He has been given permission to keep it by the boxing authorities, but Usyk’s camp are not happy at all with that verdict.

Big John makes his prediction for Fury vs Usyk

Big John Fisher has spoken…

Lapin starts well

Ukraine’s Daniel Lapin is 6ft 6in but is somehow fighting at light-heavyweight.

He has a huge height and reach advantage, and is on top in the opening rounds of his fight with France’s Dylan Colin.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 21: Daniel Lapin punches Dylan Colin during the IBF International Light Heavyweight fight between Daniel Lapin and Dylan Colin as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Johnny Fisher set for his biggest fight

Fisher puts his unbeaten record on the line against Dave Allen tonight, and ‘The Romford Bull’ looks fully focused on the job in hand.

Bob Arum’s advice for Fury

Legendary promoter Bob Arum has seen it all, and he has had his say on what Fury needs to do to gain revenge against Usyk tonight.

First Brits in action soon

We will see out first all-British fight after the one that is currently in the ring.

It will be Peter McGrail against Rhys Edwards, who answered the call on short notice after Dennis McCann failed a drugs test.

The big stars are out in Riyadh

It’s some guest list for tonight’s boxing extravanganza. Take a look at this…

Joseph Parker has his say on Fury adding weight

Parker is set to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in February, but he is also a close friend of Fury’s.

He has explained why he thinks Fury has added weight to take on Usyk for a second time.

Paris Fury opens up on not speaking to Tyson for three months

Tyson Fury made the shock admission earlier this week that he has not spoken to his wife Paris for three months while he has been training for his rematch.

Paris has now touched down in Saudi and has spoken about how she has coped without speaking to Tyson for so long.

Third fight on the way

No messing about early on here, we’re on to our third fight of the night. That’s good to see.

It will be Dylan Colin taking on Ukraine’s Daniel Lapin, who is a close friend of Usyk’s.

Big John and Okolie in the building

Two interested observers have arrived in Riyadh.

Big John Fisher will be watching his son Johnny Fisher take on Dave Allen later, while Lawrence Okolie will be looking at potential future opposition after recently stepping up to the heavyweight division.

Novitsyki wins second fight of the evening

The second fight of the night is over and it’s a unanimous decision win for Ukraine’s Andrii Novitskyi.

Is that a good omen for Usyk for later?

Andrii Novytskyi (right) and Edgar Ramirez during the WBC International Heavyweight contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Picture date: Saturday December 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Fury. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Lennox Lewis struggling to pick a winner

Lennox Lewis was the last undisputed heavyweight champion before Usyk, and he is out in Riyadh for tonight’s showdown.

The Brit has admitted there is very little to split the pair ahead of the rematch we’ve all been waiting for.

Late change for tonight’s main event

It wouldn’t be a big heavyweight night without a bit of late drama.

This time it has come in the shape of who the third and final judge will be, and it was all settled earlier with a coin toss.

What’s coming up?

There are eight undercard fights in total before tonight’s main event.

We are nearing the end of the second fight already, so we’re moving along nicely.

The action is already underway

We are already towards the end of the second fight in Saudi as the undercrd gets going.

Local star Mohammed Alakel got a home victory in the opening bout, and now we have a hevayweight clash between Andrii Novytskyi and Edgar Ramirez.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 21: Mohammed Alakel celebrates victory with the Saudi Arabia flag after the Lightweight fight between Mohammed Alakel and Joshua Ocampo as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

What happened at the weigh-in?

Well, last night’s weigh-in had some drama as Fury tipped the scales almost 20lbs heavier than he did for the first fight.

But, was that really his weight? Fury was wearing heavy clothing so may have actually been significantly lighter.

Meanwhile, Usyk weighed in just three ounds heavier than the first fight in May.

Boxers Britain's Tyson Fury, right, and world champion Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk, center left, stand on stage during the weigh-in for their WBA, WBO, and WBC heavyweight title bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Good evening!

Fight night is finally here!

Will Tyson Fury get his revenge or will it be a repeat victory for Oleksandr Usyk?

We will get the answer tonight.

Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury - Heavyweight World Title - Weigh-in - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 20, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury face off during the weigh-in REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY





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