Tech experts have sent a warning to boxing fans planning to stream the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight using IPTV.
Fury and Usyk will do battle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in what will be their second fight in seven months.
Usyk is the current reigning heavyweight champion, with Fury attempting to win back the WBC crown he lost via split decision back in May.
The bout is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Box Office at a cost of £24.99, while it can also be viewed on discovery+ and Prime Video.
In recent years, the use of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has risen amid the rising subscription costs to watch major sporting events.
The technology allows viewers to illegally stream content through broadband services, and has been the subject of a crackdown from several authorities including the Premier League this year.
In November, a 29-year-old from Liverpool was handed a custodial sentence as a result of loading and watching illicit streams on Firesticks.
He was also handed a concurrent sentence for accessing and viewing content that he was supplying, with Liverpool Crown Court hearing that he reconfigured the devices to illegally stream Premier League matches
Now, BeStreamWise have issued a warning to fans who plan to illegally access Fury vs Usyk 2.
Kieron Sharp, CEO of BeStreamWise partner FACT, said: “Choosing to bypass official channels to watch the highly anticipated Fury vs Usyk fight this Saturday isn’t just risky – it’s illegal and can expose you to serious dangers.
“Illegal streaming puts consumers at risk of malware, financial theft, and the compromise of personal data, such as emails, photos and browsing history. During events of high viewership, fraudsters are targeting unsuspecting viewers.
“BeStreamWise is dedicated to raising awareness about the significant dangers of illegal streaming, educating on the facts, and ensuring consumers know where to safely watch the content they love.
“Boxing fans should enjoy the fight offered by official providers, rather than facing the risks of being a target to criminal operations.”
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Topics: Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Boxing, IPTV