Everton players have weighed in on the highly anticipated match-up between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, with five players giving their prediction on who will come out on top.
In just a few hours, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will end their nearly three-year feud in the ring.
The highly anticipated fight will determine who will be the first undisputed heavyweight champion in almost 25 years between the duo.
This historic match has generated mixed reactions from boxing fans, sparking heated debates over who will come out on top in the monumental showdown.
The fight has even top names in sports and entertainment debating on who will come out on top in this highly anticipated clash.
Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia, a longtime boxing fan, believes Fury’s size and power will be the deciding factor in the fight.
Former Manchester United defender Ashley Young echoed Virginia’s sentiments claiming that Fury will overpower Usyk and come out on top.
Youngsters Lewis Dobbin and James Garner also shared their predictions, with each player siding with the Gypsy King to emerge victorious in Riyadh.
However, not everyone is convinced that Usyk will outwit Fury with his southpaw skills and footwork, but Portuguese player Beto is a firm believer in the underdog.
With the whole world watching, Fury and Usyk are set to put on a show for boxing fans everywhere in what promises to be a historic night of boxing.
Professional boxing stats for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
35-year-old Tyson Fury stands at 6 feet 9 inches with a reach of 85 inches. He has had a total of 35 fights, with a record of 34 wins and 1 loss, with no knockouts.
Oleksandr Usyk, 37 years old, has a height of 6 feet 3 inches and a reach of 78 inches. He has participated in 21 fights, winning all 21 with 14 knockouts.
Where and when Tyson vs Usyk match will take place?
The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18 by 11 p.m.
The Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight will be shown live on DAZN across the globe.
What’s next?
Everton will travel to Emirates Stadium to play their final Premier League match of the season against Arsenal on Sunday, May 19.
Everton do not need this match as much as Arsenal do as the visitors are currently in 15th position on the premier league table.
If Manchester City fall to West Ham or play a goalless draw with the Hammers and Arsenal defeat Everton, the Gunners will be crowned the Premier League king.
Arsenal vs Everton match will take off on Sunday, May 19 at Etihad Stadium with kick-off set at 4:00 pm.
