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Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to encounter one another once again this year.
The pair met on a historic night for the world of boxing on May 18 as the Ukrainian southpaw beat Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era.
Ever since the famed fight, the world has been eagerly anticipating when the 'Gypsy King' and 'The Cat' will enter the ring together again.
Fury possessed the option to force a rematch in his contract, the original date proposed for the rematch fight which is projected to be 'bigger and better' than the first was set for October but has been pushed back by the Saudis.
Here is everything you need know about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch including date, time, venue and where you can watch.
A date has been set for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk's hotly anticipated rematch
Fans have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of a second fight between the pair after Usyk claimed the undisputed heavyweight title by split decision on May 18
'The Gypsy King' activated his rematch clause on May 24 according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and a date has now been confirmed by Turki Alalshikh
When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch?
The heavyweight title rematch between Fury and Usyk has been fixed for Saturday, December 21, 2024.
The pair will battle it out over 12 rounds in a winner-takes-all bout. An official start time for the event has yet to be released but looking at previous events in Saudi Arabia could see the main card get underway as early as 4pm Uk / 11am ET / 8am PT.
Although times have no been revealed for the titanic fight night, going off previous Saudi boxing nights, and Fury vs Usyk 1, we can predict that the action will get underway around 11pm UK time - 1am Saudi Arabia time on Sunday, May 19.
Where is Fury vs Usyk 2 taking place?
Just like their first bout, the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will take place in Saudi Arabia.
Turki Alalshikh who confirmed the rematch did not name a venue or destination for the fight but said the hotly anticipated rematch would take place 'during Riyadh Season'.
Usyk and Fury's first bout went the full 12 rounds and fans are saying the rematch will be even 'bigger and better' than their titanic first clash
Where to watch/follow?
Mail Sport will be live blogging the historic rematch, providing you with all the necessary pre-fight build-up as well as round-by-round reporting and updates.
It has yet to be released which broadcasters have been given the rights to the fight. We will update where you can watch the bout live once it is revealed.
Fury vs Usyk - Key Information
Tyson Fury
Age: 35
Country: England
Height: 6ft 9in
Reach: 85"
Record: 34-1-1
Oleksandr Usyk
Age: 37
Country: Ukraine
Height: 6ft 3in
Reach: 78"
Record: 22-0-0
Fight Odds
- Fury to win - 13/10
- Usyk to win - 4/6
- Draw - 14/1
All odds were accurate at the time of publication via Skybet.
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