Ronaldo, Joshua and Gerrard among the many stars attending Fury vs Usyk
A number of sport’s biggest stars were seen arriving to watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk‘s undisputed heavyweight title clash in Riyadh.
After months of build-up, Fury and Usyk will finally settle their differences in Riyadh on Saturday night to determine the best heavyweight on the planet.
The winner of the Saudi showdown will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999, so it proves to be a huge bout for both men.
As we’ve come to expect with these Saudi showdowns, a number of sporting idols were in attendance – including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Joshua.
Portuguese superstar Ronaldo was seen in good spirits as he arrived at the event, along with two of his sons, before taking his seat ringside next to Joshua.
Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Steven Gerrard (right) were seen arriving for Fury vs Usyk
Ronaldo took his seat ringside next to British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua (left)
Fury and Usyk face off for the final time at Friday’s weigh in ahead of their clash in the ring
Despite playing for Al-Nassr last night in their 1-1 draw with Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal, the 39-year-old made sure to attend the event.
Ronaldo was also in the front row for Joshua’s victory against Otto Wallin in December, but on that occasion he was placed next to MMA superstar Conor McGregor.
Meanwhile, British heavyweight Joshua also took a seat on the front row, knowing that he could potentially face the winner in the next 12 months.
Joshua has long-been tipped for a fight with fellow British star Fury and, depending on the result on Saturday, could be make that a reality later this year.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was also at the event and offered a confident prediction ahead of the heavyweight clash.
Gerrard, who manages Saudi side Al-Ettifaq, predicted that Usyk will triumph on the night
Former Man City star Aymeric Laporte and Andriy Schevchenko were also seen arriving
Gerrard, who currently manages Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, revealed he will be backing Fury to come out successful against his Ukrainian counter-part.
Looking around, he walked into the building, meeting former Love Island star and presenter Josh Denzel.
In the interview with Denzel, he said: ‘When it is undisputed, when it is Tyson Fury, when it is so big, when it’s in Saudi, I’ve got to be here to witness it’.
Other footballs, both past and present, were also in attendance – with the likes of Andriy Schevchenko and Aymeric Laporte seen at the event in Riyadh.
British boxing legend Amir Khan was in good spirits as he stepped into the arena in Riyadh
Wladimir Klitschko predicted that his compatriot Usyk will prove too good for Fury on the night
A number of boxing legends also made the cut on the night – with Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko, Amir Khan and David Haye all watching on.
Usyk’s compatriot Klitschko offered his opinion on the bout, as he said: ‘Tyson Fury has an advantage in size and reach. [But] Olekansdr Usyk is one of the most talented in the modern boxing history. Technical fighter.
‘He showed it as cruiserweight and he’s showed it at heavyweight. I’ll keep my fingers crossed’.
Looking away from the sporting world, actor Liev Schreiber was also pictured sitting ringside as he awaited for the main event to begin.
