Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Joshua, Steven Gerrard and Lennox Lewis among elegant group for Wrath versus Usyk
Tyson Anger’s incredible title figһt against Oleksandr Usyk highlighted Head Association legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Gerrard.
The Ukrainian crushed Fierceness in a 12-round spine chiller in Riyadh, turning into the heavyweight division’s initial four-belt brought together boss.
Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo sat next to each otherCredit: Getty
Ronaldo embraces with controversial boxing star Ryan GarciaCredit: @RyanGarcia
Ronaldo was decked out in a £3,000 Gucci outfitCredit: Queensberry via X formerly Twitter
Gerrard was among the star names to arrive for Tyson Fury’s historic title figҺt against Oleksandr Usyk
Lennox Lewis arriving in Riyadh
Neymar embraces with Ronaldo
Evander Holyfield arrived in Riyadh.Credit: PA.Several sports stars, including Gerrard and British boxing icon Lennox Lewis, arrived early ahead of the event.
Gerrard, a Champions League winner with Liverpool, is now in coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.
He was photographed entering the venue in a navy polo flanked by a TNT Sports reporter
And he said, “Tyson all day long.” I’ve been a big fan for a while.”I’m not a boxing specialist, but the size, reach, weight, and previous performances all stand out.
“I think he’s going up against a very awkward customer, we all know that, but for me it’s Tyson Fury all day long.”
Lewis, the previous undisputed heavyweight champion, was not far behind him.
Jack Grealish also gave Fury a message of solidarity, saying: “Tyson I wish you all the best for the fig event tonight.”I am confident that you will succeed, pal. I’ll be back home, cheering you on alongside the rest of the UK.
“Go out there and smаsh it, come on Tyson.”Superstar player Ronaldo took his seat next to Anthony Joshua, dressed in a £3,350 Gucci jacket and shorts.
Brazilian player Neymar and boxer Ryan Garcia both arrived shortly before the main event.Ronaldo witnessed Fury, 35, controversially win a points decision against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, in October.
Fans responded hilariously as UFC icon Conor McGregor, 35, gave him an earful from ringside.
The former Manchester United player, wearing a £1.2 million Franck Muller watch, sat next to Joshua, 34, who will keep a close eye on tonight’s winner.
AJ has twice lost to Usyk, 37, but hopes to face Fury later down the line in a blockbuster Bаttle of Britain bout as he arrived ringside.
Although he sided with his former rival to win the figҺt of the century after 24 hard-fought rounds shared.
He stated to talkSPORT: “Well look I’ve fought Oleksandr Usyk so I can go only speak on what I have experienced from him.”He’s a phenomenal fighter who does everything well, and I believe he’ll do an excellent job.
“I have never fought Tyson Fury so I can’t really speak on how he will perform or what it is like to face him so only speaking on what I know I would have to sаy Oleksandr Usyk will be victorious.””
Anthony Joshua is ringside for the fightCredit: Getty
Fury facing off with Usyk for the final time before their fightCredit: Getty