Tyson Fury is gearing up for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight comes after Fury suffered his first career defeat to Usyk in May.
The previous bout ended with Usyk winning by split decision. The Ukrainian fighter dominated Fury in the ninth round, even causing Fury to take a count when the ropes held him up. Usyk's victory made him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, as he added Fury's WBC belt to his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.
For the upcoming rematch, the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles will be on the line. Usyk vacated the IBF belt, which won't be part of the contest.
Fury, known as "The Gypsy King," broke his promised social media blackout to share his thoughts about the rematch. He posted:
"You had your shot but couldn't finish the job! Mistake! Now you're about to feel the wrath of a menace! F**k Usyk, f**k Egis Klimas, f**k Alex Krassyuk and if you're down with usyk then f**k you too! Gypsy King 2024 coming for you! December 21 is mine – me against the world, incoming 3x heavyweight champ!"
Fury's statement suggests he believes Usyk made a mistake by not finishing the fight in the ninth round of their previous bout. He also expressed anger towards Usyk and his team, predicting he'll become a three-time heavyweight champion.
In response to Fury's heated words, Usyk replied with a calm and seemingly sarcastic comment: "you are very cool, my friend."
Fury, who hails from Morecambe, will aim to bounce back and reclaim the heavyweight titles he lost. The BBC provides more details about the upcoming rematch, which promises to be a significant event in the boxing world.
