Usyk Beat Fury by Split Decision to Become Undisputed Champion at Kingdom Arena

Tyson Fury VS Oleksandr Usyk Fight

Last updated: 22 October 2026. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. This 12-round bout was an electrifying clash that lit up the stadium. Here are the details of this epic showdown.

Fight Details

Date and Time

  • Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • Preliminary Bouts: Were scheduled to commence at approximately 3:00 PM GMT
  • Main Card: Was scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM GMT
  • Main Event Ringwalks: Were expected from 10:10 PM GMT onwards
Tyson Fury VS Oleksandr Usyk at Kingdom Arena Riyadh

The Fighters

Tyson Fury

  • Nickname: “The Gypsy King”
  • Record: 34-0-1 with 24 knockouts
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 273 pounds
  • Style: Unorthodox, elusive, and powerful
  • Earlier Career History: Fury defeated Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight in 2021, showcasing his resilience and boxing IQ.

Oleksandr Usyk

  • Nickname: “The Cat”
  • Record: 21-0 with 14 knockouts
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 221 pounds
  • Style: Southpaw, technically brilliant, and former undisputed cruiserweight champion
  • Earlier Career History: Usyk moved up to heavyweight and defeated Derek Chisora in 2020, proving his adaptability.

Fight Rescheduling

Initially slated for February 17, the fight faced a setback when Fury suffered a facial injury during training. However, the promoters swiftly rescheduled it for May 18, maintaining the same venue, Kingdom Arena.

Broadcast

  • TNT Sports Box Office and Sky Sports PPV broadcast the event.
  • Coverage was on pay-per-view in the UK.

Prize Money and Charitable Clause

  • Fury’s contract stipulated that he would earn around 70% of the total purse, estimated at a staggering $150 million (£116 million).
  • A noble clause required Fury to donate £1 million of his earnings to Ukraine, supporting its fight against Russian aggression.

Pre-Fight Odds

  • Fury: 4/5
  • Usyk: 1/1
  • Draw: 14/1 (Odds via Betway)

The Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk battle transcended mere sport. It was a collision of legacies, styles and dreams. On 18 May 2024 at Kingdom Arena, history unfolded in the heart of the desert, as Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.