Usyk vs Fury Heavyweight Title Rematch Scheduled For December 21 in Riyadh
Ever since their historic bout on May 18, the world has been waiting to know when Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will enter the ring again. Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after beating Fury via a split decision but fans won't have to wait too long for the rematch. Usyk and Fury are scheduled to fight again on December 21 in Riyadh as part of the Riyadh Season.
The highly-anticipated heavyweight rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been scheduled to take place on December 21 in Riyadh.
The pair fought on May 18, with Usyk emerging victorious via a split decision victory to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Fury immediately confirmed after the fight that he would exercise his rematch clause and now the date has been confirmed.
Turki Alalshikh confirmed on Twitter: "The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled on the 21 of December 2024 during Riyadh Season...
"The world will watch another historical fight again... Our commitment to boxing fans continues... We hope you enjoy it..."
Meanwhile, Queensbury promoter Frank Warren believes the second bout between the two fighters will be better than their first classic. Speaking at the announcement of Queensbury’s Magnificent Seven card on July 20, Warren told the PA news agency: “I think it will be better than the original fight. They both know each other, they’ve shared the ring and they’ll be looking to use what they’ve gained from the fight as an advantage to beat their opponent.”
Usyk handed Fury his first professional defeat. Warren believes the ‘Gypsy King’ already has a legacy in boxing but a victory against Usyk, who has won all of his 22 fights would further cement it. “I think his legacy is there,” he said. “Of course, he wants to win and he’s got to win. He’s only asking for the rematch because he thinks he can win. He believes in himself and it would cement his legacy.
"Everyone out there thinks Usyk is the best, so let’s see what Tyson does. He rang me and he said he wants the rematch so here we are.” Warren, who signed Fury ahead of his comeback in 2018, predicts his fighter to get the job done second time around.
When asked why Fury would win the rematch, Warren said: "He’s a fighting man, it’s what he brings to the ring. He’s been caught a couple of times in his last couple of fights but he gets up and shows what he’s made of. “I don’t want to see that happen. But like Usyk, he’s very similar, they’re very cute guys who know their boxing and I have confidence in Tyson. “That fight has taken a lot out of both of them so we will see."
