TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are all set to face off TONIGHT in what is expected to be a spine-tingling heavyweight bout – so it’s only right that each commentary team has a panel full of experts!
The Gypsy King will do everything he possibly can to get revenge in this super Saudi showdown.
Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch
Usyk handed Fury his first-ever professional defeat earlier this year with a stunning split-decision win despite being taken to hospital immediately after with a suspected broken jaw.
Ukrainian powerhouse Usyk also became the first heavyweight undisputed champion this CENTURY for his troubles.
However, unlike last time, only three belts will be up for grabs as Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title to allow mandatories to get their shot at winning it.
But one thing that hasn’t changed from the previous contest is that THREE major broadcasters will be covering the fight, and SunSport can reveal who represents each platform.
Who is on commentary for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?
Tyson Fury‘s huge rematch against TONIGHT Oleksandr Usyk will be shown live on DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office AND Sky Sports Box Office
And each major broadcaster has their own commentary and presenting teams for the mouthwatering Riyadh rematch.
Fury vs Usyk 2 – top stories
READ MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..
All the info:
- Everything you need to know about the biggest fight of the year
- How much are Fury and Usyk getting paid?
- Who is on the undercard for the huge event?
News, features and interviews:
- Fury and Usyk separated by security with neither budging for 10 MINUTES
- EXCLUSIVE: Fury’s trainer reveals weapon that will be crucial in the fight
- Five changes Fury has made for the fight
- Fury’s terrifying rant as he promises to put Usyk ‘in the hurt locker’
- EXCLUSIVE: Fury can’t beat Usyk, says Eubank Jr
- COMMENT: Usyk spoiled golden age of British heavyweights
DAZN
Major sporting broadcaster DAZN has confirmed that Kate Scott and Ade Oladipo will be lead presenters for the night.
And they’ll be joined by Andy Lee and Eddie Hearn as guest pundits.
In the commentary booth will be Adam Smith, who is back calling his first major fight since leaving Sky Sports following his battle with cancer.
Joining Smith will be ex-world champion boxers Barry Jones and Darren Barker.
TNT SPORTS BOX OFFICE
Laura Woods misses out for a second successive time, so Becky Ives is the lead presenter once again.
Woods was forced to watch from home earlier this year after suffering a freak accident on holiday.
But it is a much more positive reason as to why she is not available this time round – the presenting guru is pregnant.
Becky Ives will also have expert help from Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce.
Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodall have been left in charge of commentary.
SKY SPORTS BOX OFFICE
Ever-present Anna Woolhouse is presenting for Sky Sports.
She’ll have Johnny Nelson, Matt Christie and Dave Caldwell in the studio alongside her.
What time are the ring-walks for Fury vs Usyk 2 and when does the fight start?
- Ring-walk times for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is scheduled for 10pm UK time/5pm ET.
- This means that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight should get underway approximately 15 minutes later – 10:15pm UK time/5:15pm ET.
- However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
- Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the allocated arena for this huge event and it can host around 26,000 spectators.
- The huge flight will be streamed on DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT but alternatively, SunSport will LIVE blog the full card.
