Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rules: Number of rounds, time, weight details and judges for Saudi Arabia clash next weekend

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will battle to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years next weekend.

The pair have been on a collision course for the last few years and had a February clash postponed due to an injury suffered by Fury.

Fury’s rivalry with Usyk is becoming increasingly fiery as time goes onCredit: AFPThe Gypsy King endured a ‘freak cut’ during a sparring session that pushed back plans for their Saudi showdown until he’d fully healed.

The two will now fight this month following warnings that a £7.9million penalty fee will be needed if someone pulls out again.

Fury vs Usyk: Fight rulesThis undisputed heavyweight title clash will take place on Saturday, May 18 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

It is scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds and will be scored by three judges using the 10-point system.

Read more on Fury vs UsykA typical round of boxing is scored 10-9, with the fighter adjudged to have won the round scoring 10 and the loser scoring 9.

A 10-8 round is usually scored when either a knockdown or a completely one-sided affair takes place.

The fighters’ totals are tallied up and the winner is the one with the best aggregate score from all three judges.

Fury claimed a controversial win over Ngannou in OctoberCredit: GettyFury will put his WBC belt on the line against Usyk’s WBA (super), IBF, WBO and The Ring Magazine world heavyweight titles.