
Ben Davison Explains Why The Delay Has Worked In Tyson Fury’s Favor
Ben Davison believes that Tyson Fury is reaping the rewards of the postponements of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
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Ben Davison believes that Tyson Fury is reaping the rewards of the postponements of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Mauricio Sulaimán, the president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), told BoxingScene that the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday will have a separate boxing commission to the rest of the card.

Ahead of the undisputed heavyweight title fight in Riyadh on Saturday night between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, BoxingScene spoke to three leading trainers - Teddy Atlas, Shane McGuigan and Robert Garcia - to talk about how the fight could be won and lost.


RIYADH – Oleksandr Usyk’s former trainer believes the “phenomenal” Usyk can defeat the “ordinary” Tyson Fury if on Saturday he can win the opening rounds.

War has been forecast ahead of the vacant IBF cruiserweight title fight in Saudi Arabia between Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk formally “arrived” in Riyadh this evening and they talked up their chances ahead of their undisputed heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Ahead of his undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk on May 18th, BoxingScene presents, from 10 to 1, Tyson Fury’s best performances. Some towards the bottom of the list are far from awe-inspiring, but those near the top indicate the extent of the challenge Usyk will face on Saturday.

RIYADH – Oleksandr Usyk will continue to value his Olympic gold medal above the undisputed heavyweight title if on Saturday he records his finest victory by defeating Tyson Fury.

Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury that his father John headbutting one of his friends has given him increased motivation to win their fight on Saturday – and that he is surrounded by professional soldiers.