Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk stream warning issued in major crackdown on illegal viewing

Boxing enthusiasts are set for a thrilling night this weekend as Tyson Fury steps into the ring for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. The two adversaries are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for their second clash of the year, aptly named Usyk v Fury 2: Reignited.

Fury and his Ukrainian opponent initially squared off in May, with the self-proclaimed Gypsy King suffering the first defeat of his professional career as Usyk was declared the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 1999. Their latest heavyweight contest is slated for Saturday, December 21, with the main ringwalks anticipated around 10.25pm.

The fight can be ordered now via official broadcasters including DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office. However, it comes with a cost, with pay-per-view orders commencing at £24.95.

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Yet, as the UK continues to wrestle with a cost-of-living crisis and many people's budgets stretched in the lead up to Christmas, some fans might be seeking ways to stream the fight for free. Nowadays, numerous sports fans utilise platforms like modified Fire TV Sticks, social media and web browsers to evade paying for premium sporting events, but this is illegal and could potentially expose you to cyber criminals.

Brits seeking a free ride to watch the highly anticipated heavyweight bout might be tempted to opt for illicit live streams or divulge their financial details to access the fight at a lower cost than official broadcasting channels. However, they are putting themselves at risk of cyber attacks, reports the Mirror.

Hackers, capitalising on the appeal of the big fight, will