Fury-Usyk rematch date in Saudi Arabia announced

Fury-Usyk rematch date in Saudi Arabia announced

Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been fixed for December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This was announced on Wednesday by the country’s chair of its General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh.
Usyk won on a split decision when they met earlier this month and became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

That fight was also held in Saudi Arabia.

Fury will try to avenge the first loss of his 36-fight career while Usyk, who has won all 22 of his fights so far, is seeking to increase his number of wins to 23.

Writing on social media on Wednesday, Alalshikh said, “The rematch… is now scheduled for 21 December, 2024 during Riyadh Season.

“The world will watch another historical fight again. Our commitment to boxing fans continues. We hope you enjoy it.”

Fury’s promoter Frank Warren told Sky Sports this week, “I spoke to him [Fury] after the fight and obviously when he got back just to make sure he’s OK.

“He was very disappointed but very philosophical.

“The rematch was signed before the first fight took place anyway… both fighters said they want it and we’ll go from there.

“It was a fabulous fight, two absolute gladiators who didn’t leave anything in the ring in an epic fight in the most important fight of the 21st century.

“A very very close fight and I think it will be an even bigger one next time.”