“Saudis know how to promote” – Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk theatrical promo featuring Peaky Blinders star has fans in splits

The promo for the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has caused an uproar among fans.

“Saudis know how to promote” – Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk theatrical promo featuring Peaky Blinders star has fans in splits

Paul Anderson, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury (image credit- X)

The two undefeated champions will meet in Saudi Arabia on February 17 in the main event, “Ring of Fire.” Furthermore, Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk will be the first undisputed heavyweight clash since 1999. Subsequently, this will be the first time an undisputed heavyweight champion is crowned in the four-belt era. Saudi Arabia is leaving no stone unturned for the promotion of this massive fight and has now released a theatrical promo. 

In addition, the promo has excited several fans because of the appearance of Peaky Blinder star, Paul Anderson. The promo was officially posted by Saudi Arabia’s Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment, Turki Alalshikh‘s social media account. In the promo, actor Anderson, who is known for his role as Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders, was the narrator. Further, Alalshikh uploaded the promo, stating: 

The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight battle #RingOfFire between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set to unfold. Let's get ready to RUUUUUMBLLEEEEEEE.
Turki Alalshikh via Instagram
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Anderson, who is the narrator of the promo, gives a monologue about the undefeated champions coming face to face. Furthermore, the initial setting of the promo was a cowboy theme in a Wild West setting. Subsequently, John Fury and Tommy Fury also made a cameo appearance as cowboys who were about to witness the fight. 

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The promo proceeds to get more interesting as the two fighters are then depicted as gladiators charging towards each other. Similarly, they are depicted as pirates battling each other and then as samurais. After their fight was symbolized by several different great warriors, the promo ended with them in gloves, ready for action.

Fans react to the Fury vs. Usyk fight promo

The new promo for the Fury vs. Usyk fight reflects the meticulous care and effort that Saudi Arabia is putting into boxing. As such, they have been making dream fights into reality one after the other. Subsequently, they have been promoting and escalating the big fights in the grandest way possible.

Hence, the undisrupted clash always receives the same treatment, and fans are now awaiting the match with a lot of anticipation. Furthermore, fans reacted to the promo, stating, “Saudis know how to promote, tbh.” 

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go face to face
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go face to face (credit- X.com)

Fans showered the promo with a lot of praise as they expressed their excitement for the upcoming heavyweight clash. Furthermore, fans stated that the promo was so good that they would watch it if it were a movie. Subsequently, fans praised Saudi Arabia and acknowledged their efforts in all of this. 

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