Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

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Usyk cements his all-time great status with second victory over Fury

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Fury tips scales at four stones heavier than Usyk at weigh-in

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Fury and Usyk stare each other down for 11 minutes in intense face-off

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Tyson Fury vows to 'annihilate' Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh

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Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Harris headline inaugural fight card in the emirate

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Fury must forget about what comes next and focus on beating Usyk

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Fury v Usyk 2: AI-powered judge to be trialled in rematch

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Fury vows to cut out showboating in rematch with Usyk

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Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

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Fury insists Joshua 'still a great fight' and says main motivation is money

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British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Oleksandr Usyk (R) of Ukraine pose after attending a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2024. The bout between Usyk and Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship takes place on 18 May in Riyadh. EPA / ALI HAIDER

Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

Unified heavyweight title on the line in high stakes rematch in Riyadh

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Fury insists Joshua 'still a great fight' and says main motivation is money

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Touizi targets world title shot after securing K1 Intercontinental belt

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