No time has been wasted in securing a date for the much-anticipated rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and the man he conquered, Tyson Fury. Per Turki Alalshikh's official Twitter (X) account, the sequel will take place on December 21.
Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) scored a 12-round split decision over “The Gypsy King” on May 18 in Riyadh. The Ukrainian southpaw floored Fury in round nine and got the better of a close and competitive battle that did wonders for the heavyweight division. Fury boxed very well in that fight and his desire to take the rematch was almost immediate.
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...🥊🔥🇸🇦
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) May 29, 2024
Originally, Usyk vs. Fury 2 was to take place in October, but that would have been a very quick turnaround. The first bout was punishing and both men had stop-start camps due to postponements. The December date gives the fighters a chance to regroup before commencing a new training camp.
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Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) was a slight favourite to defeat Usyk in the first encounter, but he'll be the underdog this time around. Usyk's ring craft and hand speed trumped the Englishman's size and strength, so a new game plan is required if Fury is to avenge his first professional defeat.
The first fight was a classic and lived up to the hype. If the rematch is half as good, then it'll be worth waiting for.
نزال القرن بدون شك ... ليله للتاريخ كانت في الرياض🔥🥊❤️🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/Mh7UPlOq95
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) May 19, 2024