Neymar Jr. Reacts After His Prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Falls Flat

The entire sporting world is currently head over heels for one of the ultimate boxing showdowns.  Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has got the whole town talking as it was the Ukrainian who clinched a victory in the bout to win the undisputed heavyweight title. Among the many who weighed in on the fight was soccer sensation Neymar Jr., who vocally shared his prediction before the clash. Even though the Al Hilal star’s forecast didn’t quite hit the mark, he remained quite optimistic with his four-word succinct response. 

The Brazilian superstar was among the big names to attend the boxing match held in Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena. While being escorted to his seat, a reporter extended a mic and asked who Neymar had put his money on for the fight. Interestingly, the 31-year-old backed Fury to win. However, the opposite happened, as it was Usyk who won, leaving his prediction wrong. However, despite having his favorites for the bout, the soccer star was thrilled to be part of the spectator crowd. He said, “It’s a great battle,” as per a video shared by @TeamNey10 on X. 

Notably, Neymar turned heads by arriving at the boxing arena in a dapper outfit. He chose an all-black T-shirt and jeans, complemented by a dark denim jacket. The former FC Barcelona star even arrived in a black Rolls Royce Cullinan. He is currently recovering from a season-ending injury, which has ruled him out of the upcoming Copa America clash with Brazil.

However, it seems he is making the best of his time off the pitch by attending glamorous cross-sport events. Interestingly, he wasn’t the only soccer superstar to arrive at the Fury vs. Usyk showdown.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Neymar Jr for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk bout

Neymar wasn’t the only soccer kingpin who came to see Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in action. His Saudi Pro League rival Cristiano Ronaldo also managed to steal the spotlight by making an appearance at the Kingdom Arena. Just like Neymar, the Al Nassr star arrived in style, driving a blue-colored Ferrari Purosangue as well as donning a Gucci outfit that included a beige jacket and shorts. Both Ronaldo and Neymar were even seen catching up with each other.

The two were conversing with each other in Portuguese. Notably, CR7 had brought his eldest son, Cristiano Jr. alongside him for tonight’s bout as well. This isn’t the first time the duo of father-son came to watch a boxing match. Since the 39-year-old arrived in Saudi Arabia, the Ronaldo family has vocally shown consistent support for boxing, frequently attending matches held in Riyadh. 

Either way, it’s quite interesting to see soccer stars like Neymar and Ronaldo exhibit their interest in such cross-sport events.