This afternoon, for the first time in over 20 years, the world will crown an undisputed heavyweight champion. Headlining the Ring of Fire boxing event at Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Arena today will be a match between British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Ukrainian cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Are you ready to log in? If you’re looking for ways to watch this exclusive pay-per-view fight, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight, including the full fight card, how to stream the boxing match for free and more.
How to watch the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk struggle:
Date: Saturday May 18
Start time: 12 p.m. ET
Approximate time of start of the fight: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
TV/streaming channel: PPV via DAZN, PPV via ESPN+
When is the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk struggle?
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk clash this Saturday, May 18 for the undisputed heavyweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Ring of Fire event. The event begins at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The headliners are expected to take to the ring later this afternoon, around 6 p.m. ET.
What is the channel Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight?
The boxing match between heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Ring of Fire’s flagship event, will be available only on pay-per-view in the United States. You can purchase the fight via DAZN, ESPN+ or directly via PPV.com – or keep reading to find out how to watch the fight using a VPN.
Where to watch Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk struggle:
(It’s crazy)
DAZN offers its subscribers more than 150 fights per year, as well as crossover boxing, women’s football, pool matches and much more. New subscribers can order the fight for $69.99 and get their first month of DAZN completely free.
$70 at DAZN
(ESPN)
For ESPN+ subscribers, the Ring of Fire fighting event is available for purchase through ESPN+ for $69.99. If you’re not already an ESPN+ subscriber, new users can bundle Ring of Fire for the price of an annual subscription for a total of $80.98. An ESPN+ subscription starts at $11 per month and gives you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including all UFC PPV prelims, other live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles.
$69.99+ on ESPN+
Where to watch the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight for free (sort of)?
Don’t want to pay a high PPV price? Ukrainian audiences can stream the Ring of Fire event, including the Fury vs. Usyk fight, on a platform called Megogo. Subscribers to Megogo’s “Light” plan can stream the Fury vs. Usyk match without paying the $70 per-view price – and right now you can try a two-week Megogo subscription for just 1 UAH (that’s just 0.25 $USD). If you don’t live in Ukraine but want to avoid the PPV price for Ring of Fire, you can still stream as if you live in Ukraine using a VPN.
A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can hide your IP address, and is perhaps the most popular because it’s especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you are looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which dropped the US version of the streamer in 2019) or tune in to the fight for free (or almost free) this weekend without ordering PPV, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide outlines the best VPN options for every type of user.
(ExpressVPN)
ExpressVPN offers “borderless internet,” meaning you can watch Megogo’s live stream of this weekend’s fight instead of paying for the PPV for US coverage of Fury vs. Usyk. All you need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Ukraine, then create a Megogo trial account (for $0.25).
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed, and range of location options make it a great choice for new VPN users looking to expand their streaming capabilities. Plus, it’s Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% by subscribing to ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
$8.32/month at ExpressVPN
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight card:
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Tyson Fury (champion) vs. Oleksandr Usyk (champion) (heavyweight) – Main Event, Undisputed Heavyweight Championship
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Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis (Cruiserweight) – IBF cruiserweight title
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Joe Cordina (champion) vs. Anthony Cacace (Super Featherweight) – IBF Super Featherweight Title
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Frank Sanchez vs. Agit Kabayel (heavyweight)
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Moses Itauma vs. Ilija Mezencev (heavyweight)
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Mark Chamberlain vs. Joshua Wahab (lightweight)
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Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Sirawn Safar (light heavyweight)
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Daniel Lapin vs. Octavio Pudivtr (light heavyweight)
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David Nyika vs. Michael Seitz (Cruiserweight)
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Isaac Lowe vs. Hasibullah Ahmadi (featherweight)
