Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to face off again on December 21 in Saudi Arabia. The two heavyweights will battle for the unified championship in a rematch that fans have been waiting for since their first clash in May.
Usyk won their initial encounter by a narrow margin on the scorecards. The Ukrainian fighter had a big round in the 9th, which proved crucial in securing his victory. With that win, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
Fury blamed his loss on a lack of focus, claiming he had too much fun during the fight. The British boxer has vowed to change that in the rematch. Fury declared he'll knock Usyk out this time. Usyk's response to this bold statement? "In your dreams."
The stakes for this fight have changed slightly. It's no longer for the undisputed title as Usyk gave up his IBF belt to honor the rematch with Fury. Daniel Dubois now holds that title, and the winner of Fury-Usyk might target him in 2025.
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight with FightHub TV. Hopkins believes Usyk will come out on top again.
"Usyk has Fury's number. His smaller size is actually an advantage. As the fight goes on, Usyk's superior IQ is something Fury can't match. I wouldn't be surprised to see a late stoppage, not from a punch, but the referee might step in out of mercy."
The boxing world will be watching closely as these two heavyweight giants step into the ring once more. Will Fury make good on his knockout promise? Or will Usyk prove that his first win wasn't a fluke? We'll find out on December 21 in Saudi Arabia.
