Fury - Usyk: how much do boxers weigh before the fight

Boxing News 17 may 2024, 14:41
Steven Perez Dailysports's expert Steven Perez
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On Friday, May 17, the weigh-in procedure took place for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their bout for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

According to the results, the Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 105.6 kg, while the British boxer Tyson Fury weighed in at 118.8 kg. Compared to his previous fight against Daniel Dubois, Usyk's weight increased by 5.4 kg, marking the heaviest weight in his career. Meanwhile, Fury's weight decreased by 7.8 kg from his last fight against Francis Ngannou, where he weighed 126.5 kg.

The showdown for the title of undisputed world champion in the heavyweight division between Usyk and Fury is scheduled for May 18 in Riyadh. All belts and the title of undisputed heavyweight world champion will be at stake.

Together, the Ukrainian and the Briton hold all the major belts in the heavyweight division – WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, and WBC.

Recall that preceding the pugilists' press conference, representatives of their entourages engaged in a skirmish, culminating in Tyson Fury's father, John, headbutting one of Usyk's team members, ultimately lacerating his own forehead.

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