Lower than two weeks after their epic battle, the rematch date has been revealed for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, however will probably be later than individuals might have thought.
Fury and Usyk met within the first undisputed heavyweight title combat in 25 years, with Usyk popping out on prime to carry the IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC titles and develop into the only real ruler of the division.
It was an excellent contest that noticed Usyk practically earn the stoppage win in spherical 9, however in the long run he needed to accept a cut up choice victory, and a focus instantly turned to when their rematch can be.
Initially it was anticipated that the pair would meet once more in October, however Saudi chief Turki Al-Alshikh has now revealed that it’ll happen on December 21.
“The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled on the 21 of December 2024 throughout Riyadh Season.
“The world will watch one other historic combat once more…Our dedication to boxing followers continues. We hope you take pleasure in it.”
It was anticipated that Usyk can be instantly stripped of his IBF title, and it positioned on the road for the combat between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois, which takes place this Saturday on the Matchroom vs. Queensberry 5 on 5 occasion.
With that now showing to not be the case, it may imply that the belt continues to be across the waist of Usyk by the point the rematch happens, that means Fury may get one other probability to develop into undisputed champion.
A extra likelier end result is that the belt will develop into vacant later this summer season, forward of Anthony Joshua doubtlessly difficult for it towards the Hrgovic vs. Dubois winner, with that combat anticipated for Wembley Stadium in September.
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