December 16th 2024.
This Saturday, boxing fans around the world will once again bear witness to an epic showdown between two heavyweight champions – Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The highly-anticipated rematch, set to take place in Saudi Arabia, will mark the first time the two fighters have met since their intense battle back in May.
Stepping into the ring to defend his title, Usyk will have the support of former undisputed champion Lennox Lewis, who believes the Ukrainian has what it takes to come out on top once again. Lewis, who knows a thing or two about rematches, is confident in Usyk's abilities and sees no reason for him to fear Fury, also known as "The Gypsy King."
In their previous match, Usyk proved himself to be a formidable opponent, delivering a blistering ninth round that left Fury staggering and ultimately securing a split decision victory. This victory also earned him the title of heavyweight boxing's first undisputed world champion in 25 years – a title that was previously held by Lewis himself.
With his experience in high-stakes rematches, Lewis knows the importance of learning from past mistakes. He recalls his own fights against Evander Holyfield and Oliver McCall, where he emerged victorious after avenging previous losses. He believes Fury will have a similar mindset going into this rematch, determined to even the score and potentially set up a trilogy fight in the future.
But it won't be an easy feat for Fury, who suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of Usyk in their previous bout. Despite dominating rounds four to seven, Fury's showboating and overconfidence ultimately led to his downfall. Lewis acknowledges that this defeat will weigh heavily on Fury and could continue to haunt him if he fails to redeem himself in this rematch.
The stakes are high, with the WBO, WBA, and WBC titles up for grabs, and the IBF title now in the possession of Daniel Dubois. Lewis believes Fury has learned from his previous mistakes and has prepared accordingly. But he also recognizes that Usyk is a skilled and undefeated fighter who will not be easily defeated.
As for the possibility of a third fight between Usyk and Fury, Lewis is all for it. He knows Fury's track record with trilogies, having already faced off against Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora. However, there are also rumors swirling about a potential rematch between Fury and Wladimir Klitschko, the man Fury dethroned to win his first world titles in 2015. At 48 years old, Klitschko is said to be considering a return to the ring, with the support of influential boxing figure Turki Alalshikh.
But Lewis has his doubts about Klitschko's return, citing his focus on aiding Ukraine in their war against Russia. He believes that Klitschko and his brother Vitali, who has served as mayor of Kyiv for the last decade, are too occupied with their efforts at home to consider a comeback.
Ultimately, the world will have to wait and see what the future holds for these heavyweight champions. In the meantime, all eyes will be on Usyk and Fury as they go head-to-head once again in what is sure to be an unforgettable rematch. Don't miss out on the action – tune in to Usyk v Fury Reignited 2 on TNT Sports Box Office this Saturday.
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