Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Newly crowned Undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, it has been announced.
Usyk beat Fury by split decision to become the first
undisputed champion of the four-belt era on 18 May and a rematch was said to be
in the works for October but the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general
entertainment authority, Turki Alalshikh has announced that the date has been
pushed back to December.
"The world will watch
another historical fight again," Alashikh posted on X.
"Our commitment to
boxing fans continues. We hope you enjoy it."
Usyk, the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox
Lewis in 1999, added Fury's WBC belt to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection when
they fought in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
The 37-year-old Ukrainian has won all 22 of his professional
fights.
Alashikh did not name a venue or destination for the rematch
but stated it would take place "during Riyadh Season" - an
entertainment festival held every winter since its launch in 2019 which has
hosted a number of high profile boxing events.
The contest would give Briton Fury, 35, the opportunity to
gain revenge after tasting defeat for the first time in his 16-year
professional career against Usyk.
It is unlikely that all four belts will be on the line in
the rematch with the IBF planning to strip Usyk as he will not be facing its
mandatory challenger next.
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