The open workouts, part of the Boxing Week activities for the highly anticipated “Fury vs Usyk Reignited” fight, set to take place this Saturday at the Kingdom Arena during Riyadh Season 2024, witnessed the participation of some of the world’s top boxing stars. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury lit up the ring, showcasing their skills to the audience in preparation for the globally awaited fight to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Held in the Egypt Zone at Boulevard World, the open workouts also featured Ukrainian Serhii Bohachuk and British Ishmael Davis, along with British Moses Itauma, who displayed his strength in a preparatory bout with Australian Demsey McKean. Featherweight fighters Peter McGrail from Britain and Welshman Rhys Edwards also demonstrated remarkable readiness for their upcoming clash.
In an electrifying atmosphere with significant media presence, British Johnny Fisher and veteran Dave Allen continued their preparations. Meanwhile, an exciting training bout between Isaac Lowe and Scottish Lee McGregor captivated the crowd with their high-level skills and speed.
Saudi boxer Mohammed Al Aql also participated in the workouts, showcasing great enthusiasm and focus as he prepared for his middleweight bout against Mexico’s Joshua Ocampo.
The open workouts saw significant fan engagement, creating a unique atmosphere and heightening anticipation for the upcoming bouts in this major global event.
The workouts also included thrilling matchups between various boxers, showcasing exceptional physical strength and impressive skills.
In the first bout, Luke Peppin secured a points victory after a strong performance against Kirk Stevens, dominating most of the rounds.
This was followed by a middleweight clash between Levi Barnes and Ramiro Garcia Lopez, where Barnes controlled the fight, earning a points win after six rounds.
In another highlight, Adam Hamed, the son of the legendary British boxer Naseem Hamed, claimed an impressive victory over Jesús González via technical knockout in the fourth round, solidifying his rising status in the global boxing scene.
One of the standout moments came from Saudi boxer Abdullah Darkazanli of the Mike Tyson Boxing Club, who delivered a stellar performance against José Aguirre, winning on points after dominating throughout the match.
Additionally, British boxer Chris Kongo showcased his exceptional fitness, defeating John Mosquera on points in a competitive and physically demanding bout.
The day concluded with a series of thrilling matches, raising anticipation for the main event of Boxing Week, culminating in the highly awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.
It is worth noting that tomorrow (Thursday) is reserved for the fighters’ press conference, which will take place in Via Riyadh.
