Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed to take place on Saturday, December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by Turki Alalshikh, the chair of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
Usyk emerged victorious in their previous encounter via a split decision, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The rematch clause in their contract was well-publicized before the initial fight took place.
Alalshikh took to social media to share the news, stating, “The world will watch another historical fight again. Our commitment to boxing fans continues. We hope you enjoy it.”
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, expressed confidence in Fury’s ability to make the necessary adjustments to secure a victory in the rematch. Warren described the first fight as a “fabulous” and “epic” battle between two gladiators who left everything in the ring.
Warren highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the fight, with both fighters having their moments of dominance. He believes Fury can learn from the experience and come back stronger in the rematch.
The upcoming rematch is expected to be even bigger and more intense than their initial encounter, with both fighters eager to prove themselves in the ring once again. Boxing fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this showdown between two of the sport’s top heavyweights.