Tensions ran high today at the press conference held in the "Via Riyadh" zone ahead of the "Fury vs Usyk Reignited" bout, attended by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, as part of Boxing Week at Riyadh Season 2024.

Fiery Statements Ahead of the Showdown

The press conference saw an exchange of statements between the two legendary boxers:

  • Tyson Fury: showed great enthusiasm and confirmed his readiness to deliver an exceptional, thrilling performance at Kingdom Arena.
  • Oleksandr Usyk: expressed great confidence in securing victory in this coming Saturday's bout.

Events Ahead of the Fight

  • Official weigh-in: to be held tomorrow at "Wondergarden," one of Riyadh Season's standout zones, where the boxers will confirm their official weights.
  • Boxing Week: features a range of events drawing sports fans from around the world.

An Exceptional Sporting Event

Boxing fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this historic bout bringing together two heavyweight giants. Staging this showdown as part of Riyadh Season reaffirms the Kingdom's status as a global destination for hosting the biggest sporting and entertainment events.