Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will run it back before completion of the year.
According to Turki Alalshikh, Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) and Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) are set for a rematch Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The rematch in between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now arranged on the 21 of December 2024 throughout Riyadh Season … The world will enjoy another historic battle once again … Our dedication to boxing fans continues … We hope you enjoy it …
— TURKI ALALSHIKH(@Turki_alalshikh)May 29, 2024
“The rematch in between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now set up on the 21 of December 2024 throughout Riyadh Season … The world will view another historic battle once again … Our dedication to boxing fans continues … We hope you enjoy it …
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Usyk ended up being undeniable heavyweight champ when he edged out Fury by split choice less than 2 weeks earlier at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. He tore down Fury in Round 9 and went on to win a split choice. Fury intended on working out the rematch provision, thinking he needs to have gotten his hand raised.
Usyk made history when he ended up being the very first undeniable heavyweight champ because Lennox Lewis in 1999. That status will be brief lived as the Ukrainian is anticipated to be removed of his IBF title.
Filip Hrgovic, the obligatory opposition, will deal with Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight bout Saturday in Saudi Arabia, however that battle will not be for the uninhabited title.
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