His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced via his official account on X the staging of a historic boxing showdown between world champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The event will be part of Riyadh Season and will be held at Kingdom Arena for the first time, with the bout scheduled for 21 December.

In his post, Al-Sheikh had teased an upcoming announcement he described as "global and important," one that would leave a historic mark on Riyadh Season's lineup of events. He confirmed that the Fury-Usyk clash will take place at Kingdom Arena, one of the standout new sporting venues introduced as part of this year's Riyadh Season.

He noted that this will be the first fight of its kind in the world of boxing to be held in the Kingdom, expressing confidence that the event will be written into Saudi history and become a defining moment associated with both Riyadh Season and Kingdom Arena.

The event is part of the General Entertainment Authority's ongoing efforts to bring major global sporting and entertainment events to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the Kingdom's standing as an international sports and entertainment destination.

At a Glance

  • Fight: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
  • Date: 21 December.
  • Venue: Kingdom Arena.
  • Part of: Riyadh Season, announced by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh.