Tyson Fury, known as "The Gypsy King," will face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch later this year following his recent defeat. The fight took place last Sunday in Riyadh, where Fury lost to Usyk by a split decision. This outcome has set the stage for another bout scheduled for October, though the exact date is yet to be confirmed.
Fury and Usyk's clash was marked by a crucial moment in the ninth round when Usyk scored a knockdown. This action significantly impacted the match's result. Despite the loss, Fury expressed his disagreement with the judges' decision. He stated,
"I believe I won that fight. I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority of them. And I believe it was - what can you do? - one of them decisions in boxing."
Frank Warren has confirmed that both camps agreed to a rematch in Saudi Arabia. The match is anticipated to generate substantial interest as both fighters prepare for their second encounter this year.
‼️ Tyson Fury has now confirmed that he will take the Oleksandr Usyk rematch next, Frank Warren has revealed. He said they will push ahead with plans for the second fight to take place in October in Saudi Arabia. [@talkSPORT] pic.twitter.com/3Yrka57YxU
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) May 21, 2024
Usyk, who is originally from Ukraine, retained his titles from major boxing organizations – WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO – becoming an undisputed champion with this victory over Fury.
Fury resides in Morecambe and has had a prominent career marked by several significant bouts before facing Usyk. His upcoming rematch offers him a chance to reclaim his titles and possibly redefine his status within professional boxing.
This story will continue to develop as further details regarding the rematch date and venue become available.
