Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about it Sky Sports box office demonstration
When will Fury – Usyk rematch take place?
Fury and Usyk will meet in a 12-round heavyweight rematch on Saturday, December 21 in Riyadh. UK and Ireland time. Compilation coverage begins 4pm UK time on Sky Sports Box Office.
Where does Usyk-Fury 2 take place?
The fight, which will be for the WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles, will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the same venue as Fury’s first fight against Usyk in May, which the Ukrainian won by split decision.
How to book a fight and how much is it?
The event costs £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and €27.95 for Sky customers in the Republic of Ireland until midnight on Friday 20 December.
Then £24.95 / €27.95 for all self-service bookings (remote/online) or £29.95 / €32.95 if booked by phone (either IVR or agent) but note an additional £2 booking fee fee if through an agent will apply.
The event price will return to £24.95 / €27.95 (ROI) from midnight on Saturday 21st December.
Two repeat screenings (full length) will be shown on Sunday 22nd December at 8am and 6pm.
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Usyk reveals he shares a mutual love of Manchester United with Fury, adding how the heavyweight rivals could have a “fun” day together.
Who’s on the Usyk-Fury 2 undercard?
- Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis – Super Middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean – Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. David Allen – Heavyweight
- Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor – Featherweight
- Daniel Lappin vs Dylan Collin – Light Heavyweight
- Andrey Nowitzki vs Edgar Ramirez – Heavyweight
Usyk picked up a win over Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing’s first four belts, with two scores of 115-112 and 114-113 in favor of the Ukrainian and the other 114-113 to Fury.
Usyk was rocked by an uppercut in the sixth round, but then took control in the ninth round with a stunning flurry and Fury was nearly stopped.
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Watch highlights from Usik’s press conference for his rematch with Fury on Saturday, December 21.
The winner added the WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts to become the king of the division.
The rematch won’t be for the undisputed heavyweight title, but Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF championship after his victory.
The IBF title is currently held by Daniel Dubois, who retained the title by destroying Britain’s Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September.
Fury vs. Usyk fight records
Tyson Fury’s professional boxing statistics
- The age. 36:
- The height. 6 ft 9 in
- General fights. 36:
- Post: 34-1-1 (24 KOs)
- Contested stages. 242:
Oleksandr Usyk professional boxing statistics
- The age. 37:
- The height. 6 ft 3 in
- General fights. 22:00
- Post: 22-0 (14 KOs)
- Contested stages. 189:
Fury’s loss to Usyk was the first in his 36-fight professional career, and the Briton has held every heavyweight title at one point, though not at the same time.
Prior to his showdown with Usyk, he came off the canvas and narrowly defeated former UFC champion Francis Ngannou by split decision in the Cameroonian’s pro debut.
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Fury’s notable wins include Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder (twice) and Dillian Whyte, and he also beat Derek Chisora three times.
Usyk remains unbeaten in 22 professional fights in the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions and comfortably defeated Joshua in their two heavyweight meetings in September 2021 and August 2022.
The Ukrainian, who also has wins over Dubois and Tony Bellew on his CV, is fresher than Fury when it comes to fights and contested rounds, but has a seven-inch distance disadvantage.
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Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland predicts a knockout between Fury and Usyk and believes Fury’s size will give him an advantage.
Fury-Usyk odds and predictions
Usyk is a 4/6 favorite with Fury 11/8 in the main winner market based on the odds at 14:00 on 15 December. Sky Bet:. Fury is rated 7/2 to win by KO/TKO and also 7/2 by decision, while Usyk is rated 11/4 to win by knockout and 6/4 by decision.The draw is a 12/1 shot.
Fury vs Usyk – essential read and analysis of the pre-fight
The massive heavyweight rematch between Alexander Usyk and Tyson Fury will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday 21 December. Book Usyk v Fury 2 now!
