How the two rivals shape uppublished at 23:37 British Summer Time 18 May
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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine's Usyk wins via split decision after incredible fight
Judges score it 115-112 Usyk, 114-113 Fury & 114-113 Usyk
Usyk responds by almost stopping Fury in round nine, Briton given standing count
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How the two rivals shape uppublished at 23:37 British Summer Time 18 May
Image source, _The Greatest Showmanpublished at 23:36 British Summer Time 18 May
Sam Harris
BBC Sport in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWhether you’re Team Tyson or not, you can’t say that he isn’t box office. The fireworks, the flames, the songs.
The crowd are going crazy in here now, the majority of them would have felt the heat off that pyro too - we did from the press area.
The hype is building.
Predictions - 'Fury is the best heavyweight on the planet'published at 23:35 British Summer Time 18 May
Lightweight world champion Rhiannon Dixon: “I have a lot of love for Usyk because he’s a southpaw. I’m obsessed with southpaws because I am one. But, with the whole low blow controversial shot in the Daniel Dubois fight, I think Fury wins. It is the way he has handled fights in the past, and he’s just very big. Fury will win on points. I don’t think Usyk gets knocked out.”
Former world champion and boxing coach Anthony Crolla: “I’ve always said a fit and focused Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight on the planet. I still believe that. I don’t think he was fit or focused last time.
"Up against Usyk, he’s fighting a future Hall of Famer - someone with an incredible fight IQ. Size will come into it. If you had asked me before the Francis Ngannou fight, I would have said Tyson Fury very confidently. Now I don’t see it with half as much confidence.
"However, I am going to back Tyson. He looks a lot better physically. Tyson Fury wins with a late stoppage or on points. I'm probably leaning towards points.”
Middleweight fighter Hamzah Sheeraz: “Fury will take a close points decision. To beat Usyk you need to do what he does but do it better than him. The big man does that.”
Boxer and Tyson's brother Tommy Fury: “Tyson wins by a late stoppage - rounds nine to 12. Tyson will get him out of there.”
Postpublished at 23:35 British Summer Time 18 May
Tyson Fury enters the ring and skips past Oleksandr Usyk, attempting to taunt the Ukrainian as he goes by.
It's time for the national anthems.
Postpublished at 23:34 British Summer Time 18 May
What a walkout song!
Tyson Fury has opted for Barry White's 'You Are The First, the Last, my Everything'!
He looks incredibly cool, bouncing around at the top of the ramp.
And now the music switches to 'I Need a Hero' by Bonnie Tyler.
This man has some playlist.
Pyrotechnics are blasting and he's just having a really great time out there.
Undisputed heavyweight title fight anyone?
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 23:31 British Summer Time 18 May
Now it's the turn of Tyson Fury to make his walk.
Oleksandr Usyk's was no nonsense, that's what we've come to expect from him, but what will Fury offer?
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 23:31 British Summer Time 18 May
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I'm a proud Englishman, but I'm also a boxing fan and appreciate bravery, dedication and the way people carry themselves. For that reason I'll be cheering on Usyk tonight. Standout amateur, Undisputed at Cruiserweight and if he can pull it off tonight whilst his country is fighting an invasion, what a story it will be when we look back. He's a class act to boot, in and outside the ring. If they were the same size then Fury would be written off.
Mike, Wiltshire
Postpublished at 23:31 British Summer Time 18 May
Oleksandr Usyk has made it to the ring pretty swiftly and his team are holding all of his belts - five of them - are being held aloft.
Postpublished at 23:29 British Summer Time 18 May
OHHHH.
Here comes Oleksandr Usyk.
What an outfit. He's in some traditional clothing with a fur hat. He looks like an ancient warrior.
I can honestly say I am a fan of this 'fit'.
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OK, I think we're all clear of JID.
He's off the stage after his trio of songs and we're now watching a promotional trailer of the two fighters.
Postpublished at 23:26 British Summer Time 18 May
Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Kingdom Arena, RiyadhI'm no rap or popular culture expert, but who is JID? Could they have got a more well-known name? Or maybe, just get the main event started? It's almost 01:30 local time.
I suppose we've waited 25 years, what's another 10 or so minutes.
FYI - I've disliked Sam's post.
Postpublished at 23:26 British Summer Time 18 May
Turns out we are getting a JID medley.
He's on to song number three.
Apparently we like his fit?!
Postpublished at 23:26 British Summer Time 18 May
Sam Harris
BBC Sport in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaHow many dislikes am I going to get if I say I’m quite enjoying this…
Postpublished at 23:23 British Summer Time 18 May
That musical interlude Kal spoke of has just started.
If you're interested, Shazam says it is JID and he's singing 'Dance Now' on a stage which has been placed above the ring.
We're some way off this fight starting...
Predictions - 'Usyk wins on points'published at 23:19 British Summer Time 18 May
Last undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis: “I think Tyson Fury should win it by points.”
Former world champion and Usyk opponent Tony Bellew: "Usyk wins on points. If the judges read the fight properly and judge it properly, I can see it being a unanimous decision. The only way I see it getting close is if we have incompetent judging.”
Two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor: “Usyk is a crafty, crafty boxer. If anybody can do it, maybe Usyk can do it. Tyson is also a crafty boxer, plus he has the size. Tyson is a tough man to beat in the boxing arena.”
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield: “It can go either way. It all depends if Usyk fights the right fight.”
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 23:16 British Summer Time 18 May
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Fury to win. Usyk doesn’t possess knockout power at heavyweight. Check who he has actually knocked out in the last 6 years!
Adam Neal from Aberystwyth
History of the beef & fight styles comparedpublished at 23:16 British Summer Time 18 May
If we have a slight delay for a "musical interlude" as Kal says.
Why not take a look at these videos!
The British crowd hype up starter mixpublished at 23:15 British Summer Time 18 May
Sam Harris
BBC Sport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia'Sweet Caroline' followed by 'Freed from Desire' has been blasted out.
The crowd are up for it now. Let’s do this.
Postpublished at 23:15 British Summer Time 18 May
Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at Kingdom Arena, RiyadhWe might have to wait a little longer.
I'm hearing there is going to be a musical interlude with a stage covering the ring and a rapper performing.
Usyk the pickpublished at 23:11 British Summer Time 18 May
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Tyson Fury picked up 56% of the vote on the BBC Sport website when we asked who would win tonight.
But there appears to have been a swing over the last few hours with the majority of you now leaning towards Oleksandr Usyk.
Very interesting!