You search Google, you check the promoter’s site, and you get that classic answer: “Approximately 10 PM local time… but subject to change.” Oh, subject to change—the two most terrifying words in combat sports. That “approximately” could mean you’re nodding off by the undercard, or you’re wide awake when the main event strolls in at sunrise.
Here’s the cold, hard truth for the UK crowd: the ring walk time for Usyk vs Rico is usually somewhere between 1 AM and 4 AM. Why? Because the event is live from Saudi Arabia, and the big shots there like their prime-time evening slot. Meanwhile, we’re left hitting snooze on our alarms and hoping we don’t miss the first bell.
Pro tip from a sleep-deprived veteran: don’t trust the first time you see. Wait until the final fight week, when promoters actually lock in the schedule. Even then, expect a curveball—like a 45-minute delay because someone’s gloves aren’t laced properly.
