December 16th 2024.
This weekend, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be facing off once again in a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch in Saudi Arabia. It's a chance for Fury to get revenge after Usyk narrowly defeated him in their previous bout, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. For Fury, this was his first professional loss, but now he has the opportunity to redeem himself in Riyadh.
Although Usyk has since vacated his IBF belt, three world title belts will still be up for grabs, and both fighters are determined to prove themselves as the best heavyweight in the world. As we approach fight night, here's everything you need to know, including the start time, undercard fights, and how to watch it on TV in the UK.
The Fury vs Usyk 2 fight will take place on Saturday, December 21st at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. While the exact schedule for the evening is not yet confirmed, the undercard fights are expected to start at 6pm GMT, with the main event ringwalk happening around 10pm GMT.
Leading up to the fight, there will be a series of events including grand arrivals, open workouts, a final press conference, and the official weigh-ins. As for watching the fight, it will be available on DAZN pay-per-view, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office. The price for the fight is £24.99, but new DAZN subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial.
The undercard of the Fury vs Usyk 2 fight will feature four other bouts, including up-and-coming British heavyweight fighters Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher. Unfortunately, the super bantamweight fight between Dennis McCann and Peter McGrail has been cancelled due to an adverse finding in McCann's pre-fight drug test.
Here is the full undercard for Fury vs Usyk 2:
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweight
Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; Heavyweight
Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; Featherweight
As for the odds, Betway has Usyk as the slight favorite to win by KO, TKO, or disqualification at 11/4. However, Fury is not far behind with odds of 100/30 for a KO, TKO, or disqualification victory. A decision or technical decision win for either fighter is given odds of 13/8 for Usyk and 100/30 for Fury, while a draw or technical draw is set at 14/1.
So mark your calendars for this epic rematch between Fury and Usyk, and get ready for an action-packed night of boxing in Saudi Arabia.
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