Riyadh: Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman of the board of directors Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh proudly announced that the monumental clash between boxing’s undisputed world heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, and British champion Tyson Fury will be a highlight of “Riyadh Season” activities, a testament to the grandeur and importance of the event.
With great anticipation, the chairman expressed his delight at hosting the second fight between heavyweight champions Uzik and Fury as part of the Riyadh 2024 Season.
The event is not just a fight but an opportunity for both boxers to etch a new chapter in the history of boxing, presenting what everyone is eagerly waiting to see. The appetite for high-quality international competitions grew after witnessing the Ring of Fire fight on May 18, a historic event that brought together the Ukrainian Usyk and the British Fury in Riyadh.
Usyk’s victory after 12 rounds by split decision earned him the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion title and th
e four WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. The unprecedented event set a new standard in boxing, paving the way for more thrilling competitions.
Source: Saudi Press Agency