The match organizers from Saudi Arabia have decided on the date for the second match.
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will not meet for a second time in October. The rematch between the boxers should only take place at the end of the year around Christmas. This information is provided by the match organizers.
The Chairman of the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment Turki Al-Sheikh said that the second match between the Ukrainian and the British is scheduled for December 21. Like the first, it will be held in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
“The rematch between undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk and champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled for December 21, 2024 Riyadh time. The world will watch another historic fight. Our dedication to boxing fans continues. We hope you enjoy,” Turki wrote.
The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled for 21st December 2024 in Riyadh Season…The world will once again watch another historic fight…Our promise to boxing fans keep going…We hope you enjoy…🥊🔥🇸🇦
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) May 29, 2024
We remind you that Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision and became the first absolute heavyweight champion since 1999.
Previously, a well-known coach explained why the Usyk-Fury rematch will not take place in October.
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