BBC Radio 5 Live to Broadcast Usyk-Fury Heavyweight Rematch

The heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBC, WBA (Super), and WBO titles, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia, will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds this Saturday. This upcoming bout follows their initial encounter six months prior in Riyadh, where Usyk secured a victory over Fury by split decision, thereby becoming the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion of the modern era. Additionally, a live text commentary of the fight will be accessible on the BBC Sport website starting at 20:00 GMT, with video highlights becoming available on the BBC Sport website and app on Sunday. Coverage of the undercard fights will also be provided on radio during the event night. Usyk, the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxer, has claimed all available belts in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, having defeated notable British fighters such as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Tony Bellew, in addition to Fury. Conversely, the loss to Usyk marked the first professional defeat for the 36-year-old Fury in 16 years, establishing his career statistics at 34 victories, one loss, and one draw. Mark Chapman is set to host the live coverage of the fight. The commentary team will be spearheaded by Ronald McIntosh, joined by retired world champion George Groves and former WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla. Steve Bunce will provide fans with comprehensive coverage of fight week, encompassing news conferences, weigh-ins, and post-fight reactions, all available through the 5 Live Boxing podcast, which features daily episodes on BBC Sounds. Heidi Dawson, controller for BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, stated: “This rematch is one of the most anticipated of boxing history. Listeners won’t miss a thing in the build-up and beyond. From in-depth podcasts to live commentary, we have all the drama and excitement of this heavyweight clash.”