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Over 20 Million Illegally Stream Fury vs. Usyk Fight on Saturday, Costing Broadcasters $120 Million

May 22, 2024, 02:57 AM

Over 20 million people illegally streamed the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight title fight on Saturday night, resulting in significant financial losses for the rights holders. The illegal streams, which included four million viewers from the UK, cost the broadcasters an estimated $120 million. The fight, which saw Oleksandr Usyk secure a historic undisputed heavyweight win over Tyson Fury, has highlighted the ongoing issue of piracy in sports broadcasting.