Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Date, time, undercard and where to watch the fight as 'The Gypsy King' looks to avenge first professional defeat

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Date, time, undercard and where to watch the fight as 'The Gypsy King' looks to avenge first professional defeat
Published: Dec, 16 2024 18:42

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet this weekend for their highly anticipated rematch in Riyadh. The pair met on a historic night for the world of boxing on May 18 as the Ukrainian southpaw beat Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era.

 [Fans have been eagerly awaiting the second fight between the pair after Usyk claimed the undisputed heavyweight title by split decision on May 18]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Fans have been eagerly awaiting the second fight between the pair after Usyk claimed the undisputed heavyweight title by split decision on May 18]

Ever since the famed fight, the world has been eagerly anticipating the reunion fight between 'Gypsy King' and 'The Cat' and the time has almost arrived. The two will meet in a 12-round thriller as the Gypsy King seeks vengeance after Usyk handed him his first and only defeat in professional boxing career.

 ['The Gypsy King' activated his rematch clause on May 24 according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and a date has now been confirmed by Turki Alalshikh]
Image Credit: Mail Online ['The Gypsy King' activated his rematch clause on May 24 according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and a date has now been confirmed by Turki Alalshikh]

This time around there will be three belts up for grabs, as Usyk has since vacated the IBF belt. Here is everything you need know about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch including date, time, venue and where you can watch. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet this weekend for their highly anticipated rematch in Riyadh.

 [Usyk and Fury's first bout went the full 12 rounds and fans are saying the rematch will be even 'bigger and better' than their titanic first clash]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Usyk and Fury's first bout went the full 12 rounds and fans are saying the rematch will be even 'bigger and better' than their titanic first clash]

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the second fight between the pair after Usyk claimed the undisputed heavyweight title by split decision on May 18. 'The Gypsy King' activated his rematch clause on May 24 according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and a date has now been confirmed by Turki Alalshikh.

 [The two heavyweights are expected to make their ringwalks between 10-11pm UK time]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The two heavyweights are expected to make their ringwalks between 10-11pm UK time]

The heavyweight title rematch between Fury and Usyk will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The pair will battle it out over 12 rounds in a winner-takes-all bout, with three belts on the line. An official start time for the event is uncertain but looking at previous events in Saudi Arabia, fans can expect coverage on the night to begin around 4pm Uk / 11am ET / 8am PT.

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