Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE: Ring walk time, undercard results and round-by-round updates as ‘The Gypsy King’ seeks revenge against the Ukrainian southpaw

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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for ring times, undercard results and round-by-round updates as Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.

Beard or no beard?

Beard-gate has erupted ahead of tonight’s fight, with Fury growing his during his training camp.

He has been given permission by the boxing authorities to hold it, but Usyk’s camp is not at all happy with that verdict.

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Big John makes his prediction for Fury vs Usyk

Big John Fisher has spoken…

Lapin starts well

Ukrainian Daniel Lapin is 6 feet tall, but somehow fights at light heavyweight.

He has a huge advantage in height and reach, and is on top in the opening rounds of his fight with Frenchman Dylan Colin.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 21: Daniel Lapin punches Dylan Colin during the IBF International Light Heavyweight fight between Daniel Lapin and Dylan Colin as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Johnny Fisher was ready for his biggest fight

Fisher puts his unbeaten record on the line against Dave Allen tonight, and ‘The Romford Bull’ seems completely focused on the task at hand.

Bob Arum’s advice for Fury

Legendary promoter Bob Arum has seen it all and he has had his say on what Fury needs to do to get revenge on Usyk tonight.

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The first British will soon be in action

We will see the first all-British fight after the one currently in the ring.

It will be Peter McGrail against Rhys Edwards, who answered the call at short notice after Dennis McCann failed a drugs test.

The big stars are present in Riyadh

It’s a guest list for tonight’s boxing extravaganza. Take a look at this…

Joseph Parker has his say on Fury adding weight

Parker will fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in February, but he is also a close friend of Fury.

He has explained why he thinks Fury has added more weight to take on Usyk for a second time.

Paris Fury says she hasn’t spoken to Tyson in three months

Tyson Fury made the shocking admission earlier this week that he has not spoken to his wife Paris in three months as he trained for his rematch.

Paris has now arrived in Saudi Arabia and has spoken about how she went so long without speaking to Tyson.

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Third fight on the way

No fuss here in the beginning, we’re on to our third fight of the evening. That’s good to see.

It will be Dylan Colin who will face Daniel Lapin from Ukraine, a good friend of Usyk.

Big John and Okolie in the building

Two interested observers have arrived in Riyadh.

Big John Fisher will later watch his son Johnny Fisher take on Dave Allen, while Lawrence Okolie will look at possible future opposition after recently moving up to the heavyweight division.

Novitsyki wins the second fight of the evening

The second fight of the evening is over and it’s a unanimous decision win for Ukraine’s Andrii Novitskyi.

Does that bode well for Usyk down the road?

Andrii Novytskyi (right) and Edgar Ramirez during the WBC International Heavyweight match at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Date of photo: Saturday, December 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Fury. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior permission from the rights holder.

Lennox Lewis struggles to pick a winner

Lennox Lewis was the last undisputed heavyweight champion before Usyk, and he’s in Riyadh tonight for the showdown.

The Brit has admitted there is little that can split the two ahead of the rematch we have all been waiting for.

Late change for tonight’s main event

It wouldn’t be a big heavyweight night without a little late drama.

This time it came in the form of who the third and final judge will be, and it was all settled earlier with a coin toss.

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What’s coming?

There are a total of eight undercard fights ahead of tonight’s main event.

We’re already nearing the end of the second battle, so we’re making good progress.

The action is already underway

We are already towards the end of the second fight in Saudi Arabia as the undercrd gets underway.

Local star Mohammed Alakel scored a home win in the opening fight, and now we have a heavyweight bout between Andrii Novytskyi and Edgar Ramirez.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 21: Mohammed Alakel celebrates victory with the flag of Saudi Arabia after the lightweight fight between Mohammed Alakel and Joshua Ocampo as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2, Reignited card at Kingdom Arena on December 21 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

What happened at the weigh-in?

Well, last night’s weigh-in had some drama as Fury tipped the scales almost 20 pounds heavier than the first fight.

But was that really his weight? Fury was wearing heavy clothing and thus may have been significantly lighter.

Meanwhile, Usyk weighed just three pounds heavier than the first fight in May.

Boxers Tyson Fury of Great Britain, right, and world champion Oleksandr Usyk, center left, stand on stage during the weigh-in for their WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday 20 December 2024. (AP photo/Frank Augstein)

Good evening!

Fight night is finally here!

Will Tyson Fury get his revenge or will it be a repeat victory for Oleksandr Usyk?

We’ll get the answer tonight.

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