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Who is commentating on Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?

18 May 2024 , 21:52
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Scroll down to find out who is on commentary and presenting duties tonight...
Scroll down to find out who is on commentary and presenting duties tonight...

TYSON FURY is about to go head-to-head with Oleksandr Usyk NEXT in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight for almost 25 YEARS.

Both the Gypsy King and the Ukrainian powerhouse go into the bout undefeated.

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TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT

Should one of the fighters leave the ring victorious, they would become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 - and the first in the four-belt era.

Fury will put his WBC strap on the line, while Usyk defends his WBA, IBF and WBO belts.

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Tonight's huge bout will be screened by THREE major broadcasters - but who are they and who will be comentating for each?

Who is on commentary for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will be broadcast by DAZN, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office.

Each will have their own individual commentary and presenting teams for the huge undisputed world title fight in Riyadh.

DAZN's coverage will be fronted by presenters Kate Abdo and Ade Oladipo.

Lennox Lewis, Joseph Parker, Barry Jones and Darren Barker will join the two on the panel.

Mike Costello, Ali Drew, Chris Mannix and Todd Grisham will be on to take you through the card.

Laura Woods was initially leading TNT Sports' coverage, but due to a freak accident on holiday, she has withdrawn.

Becky Ives will now be the lead presenter for Fury vs Usyk in place of Woods.

The panel will contain Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce.

TNT Sports commentary will come from Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodall.

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Anna Woolhouse is presenting for Sky Sports with Johnny Nelson, Dave Caldwell and Matt Christie in the studio alongside her, as well as Barry McGuigan.

Matthew Macklin is on co-commentary duty.

What time are the ring-walks for Fury vs Usyk and when does the fight start?

  • The ring-walks for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk are expected at approximately 11pm BST.
  • The main event will get underway at approximately 11.15pm BST.
  • Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
  • The undercard is set to begin at 5pm BST.

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