Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch predictions as Eddie Hearn makes shock U-turn on fight
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BOXING stars and legends have shared their predictions ahead of the blockbuster rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, 36, and Usyk, 37, lock horns on Saturday, December 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. The Gypsy King is looking for revenge after the Ukrainian handed him his first ever defeat after 36 fights - 34 of which he won - in May when they faced off in the same venue.
![[Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set for a blockbuster rematch]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rp2_0223_bamrvvuh-JS902687620.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Then Ukrainian megastar will be looking to extend his own undefeated streak to 23 wins after beating Fury via split decision in Riyadh. Boxing's biggest personalities are also split ahead of the big fight and one of them even changed his mind, which shows just how close this match may be.
![[Eddie Hearn has changed his mind just two weeks after his initial prediction]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dmb_4202_2021072781928844-JS766082086.jpg?strip=all&w=683)
SunSport bring you all the predictions from the sport's most famous names:. Eddie Hearn changed his mind and now backs Tyson Fury just two weeks after predicting Oleksandr Usyk as the victor. Hearn told iFL TV: "If Fury wins – and I'm actually leaning towards him, I've had a little bit of a [switch].
![[Mike Tyson has a hilarious reason why he backs Fury]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GYI2185054339jpg-JS949575074.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
"Fury could fight AJ [Anthony Joshua] for the unified world heavyweight title. The biggest fight ever in the sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.". Hearn recently claimed he has "no idea" how to beat Usyk amid his stunning winning run. The promoter previously said: "I have no idea how to beat [Usyk], but Tyson Fury is a very smart fighter. He has smart people in the corner, but also, from an IQ level in boxing, he's right up there.
![[Anthony Joshua believes this is going to be a close fight]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GETTY_Anthony-Joshua-v-Daniel-Dubois-Riyadh-Season-Wembley-Edition-Open-Workout_SPO_GYI2172039638-.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
