Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are gearing up for their second face-off of 2024 tonight, December 21, in what promises to be a thrilling spectacle for boxing enthusiasts worldwide.
Oleksandr Usyk, who remains undefeated, made history by becoming the first boxer to defeat Tyson Fury in his impeccable 16-year career. The showdown took place at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia in May, where Usyk outperformed the Brit to secure a split-decision victory.
The judges scored the bout 115-112, 114-113 and 113-114 in Usyk’s favour, and the win propelled the 22-0 pugilist from Simferopol, Ukraine, to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis’ reign in November 1999 – simultaneously holding the WBA (Super), WBO, WBC, IBF and IBO titles.
Both fighters have confessed their intent to seek a decisive win in tonight’s rematch at the same venue where they first clashed seven months ago. An action-packed evening awaits – but when does this much-anticipated rematch commence?
Here is all you need to know:
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns again on December 21 with the Brit attempting to avenge his defeat by the Ukrainian in May. Victory for Fury could also set up a huge domestic showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua next year.
The Fury vs Usyk II event is slated to begin around 5pm UK time (6 p.m. Nigeria time), with the action taking place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Following an undercard packed with thrilling bouts, the main event is expected to start around 11 p.m. Nigerian time. While the fight’s start time is estimated by organisers not to be any later than this, it could potentially begin earlier depending on the progression of the undercard.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
The fight will be broadcast through DAZN pay-per-view, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office in the UK. Both DAZN and TNT are offering the main event and the undercard for £24.99 each, while Sky Sports Box Office has priced it at £24.95.
For fans who are on the move, the event can also be live-streamed via these providers. This can be done using the DAZN app, Sky Go and Discovery+ for those subscribed to TNT.
Fans in Nigeria can watch the bout via the DAZN app and SuperSport.
How much are they likely to share:
The money at stake when Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk takes on Britain’s Tyson Fury in a rematch on Saturday, has been revealed.
According to The Independent, the total purse will be $190million and will be split 55-45 in Usyk’s favour.
In the first fight, Usyk took home $45million, while Fury earned $100million fully guaranteed, despite losing the fight.