Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to face off again in Saudi Arabia. The rematch comes seven months after their first fight, where Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over two decades.
In their previous bout, Fury seemed to be in control during the middle rounds. But Usyk turned things around in the ninth, delivering a sustained beating that ultimately secured his victory on the scorecards. It marked Fury's first professional loss.
As both fighters gear up for the rematch, Usyk acknowledges the second fight will be tougher. Fury, on the other hand, vows not to repeat his past mistakes.
Tim Bradley, a former champion turned analyst, has changed his prediction for the upcoming fight. Speaking to Title Sports Network, Bradley said:
"Yeah, I do [think Usyk wins again]. I've been wrong many times. I picked Fury to win the first fight and I was wrong. Fury was on his way to winning but then Usyk turned it up on him and beat him."
Before facing Fury, Usyk had already proven his mettle by defeating Anthony Joshua twice. There's talk of a potential trilogy bout between Usyk and Joshua in the future.
Meanwhile, Joshua is staying busy. He's set to face Daniel Dubois in a sold-out event at Wembley Stadium. The all-British world title clash has generated significant interest among boxing fans.
Looking ahead, if Fury manages to win the rematch and Joshua beats Dubois, we might see a Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua showdown next year. But for now, all eyes are on the upcoming Usyk-Fury rematch, as both heavyweights aim to cement their legacy in the division.
