The long-awaited rematch between Britain’s Tyson Fury (36 years old) and Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (37 years old) takes place this Saturday in Riyadh. Fury, known as The Gypsy King, was the World Boxing Council (WBC) champion when they had their first fight on February 17. Usyk was the unified WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight champion.
The winner of the match would inherit their rivals’ titles to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, holding all the belts from the four major sanctioning bodies. And the winner was Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, known as The Cat -despite being forced to vacate the IBF title a month later-.
The first fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meant the first defeat in Tyson Fury’s career. He had won 34 fights before. Meanwhile, Usyk has won all 21 of his fights. Usyk won the fight by split decision after 12 rounds. In the ninth, Usyk knocked Fury to the ground, but was “saved by the bell”.
Two judges awarded the victory to the Ukrainian, 115-112 and 114-113, while the other two were 114-113 to Fury.
Where and when to watch Fury vs. Usyk II?
There will be eight boxing matches on the undercard Saturday 21 December starting at 5pm CET (Central European Time), one hour slower in the UK.
The match between Fury and Usyk is scheduled for 11pm CET (Central European Time), an hour less in the UK.
In the UK, you’ll be able to watch it on Sky Sports Box Office. Internationally, it will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Will Oleksandr Usyk be able to defend his WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles? Will Fury get revenge? The winner will get these three titles, with the exception of the IBF heavywheight, which is currently held by Daniel Dubois.
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