Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to face off again for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The rematch will take place on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The two heavyweight titans first clashed in May, with Usyk coming out on top via split decision. That fight delivered on all counts, giving fans back-and-forth action, blood, sweat, and edge-of-your-seat moments. Usyk's victory saw him take all four belts and hand Fury his first professional loss.
Fury didn't wait long to exercise his rematch clause. He'll get his shot at redemption, but this time only three of the four major belts will be on the line. Usyk vacated the IBF title, which was then awarded to Daniel Dubois.
The rematch promises to be another thrilling encounter between two of boxing's best heavyweights.
The undercard for the event is shaping up to be just as exciting as the main event. In the chief support bout, former super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov will face Usyk's countryman Serhii Bohachuk. Madrimov is looking to bounce back from his defeat to Terence Crawford.
Moses Itauma, widely regarded as a future heavyweight ruler, will take a big step up against southpaw Demsey McKean. Fans can also look forward to a battle of the big men as Johnny Fisher takes on fan-favorite Dave Allen.
Two intriguing all-British affairs round out the card. Dennis McCann will square off against Peter McGrail, while Isaac Lowe will face Lee McGregor.
With such a stacked lineup, boxing fans are in for a treat come December 21. The heavyweight division continues to deliver compelling matchups, and this rematch between Usyk and Fury will certainly cap off the year in style.
