Boxing is giving fans an early Christmas present. Get ready to watch two of the best heavyweight boxers in the world as they enter the ring for the highly-anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury on Saturday, December 21.
The Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk holds a 22-0-0 record and came out victorious when he faced off against Fury this past May. At 37 years old, “The Cat” has had an outstanding career, winning gold medals at the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Olympics. This year, Usyk made history as the first heavyweight to hold all four major heavyweight world titles — the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO). Three of these world heavyweight titles will be on the line as he goes up against Tyson Fury for the second time this year.
Fury, aka “The Gypsy King,” holds a record of 34-1-1. The British boxer has held multiple heavyweight championship titles, including the WBC title and IBO title. He’s looking to reassert his dominance after his loss in May.
In addition to the main event, the Usky vs. Fury undercard is stacked with an amazing lineup of matchups, including the co-main event Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis. The two will face off in a 12-round super welterweight bout.
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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Rematch Date & Time
The Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Watch starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, with the main event ringwalk expected to happen at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
How to Watch Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury
Watch the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch along with the full undercard on DAZN PPV. You can buy the fight for $39.99 on DANZ and watch via your Gemini device with DIRECTV.
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Oleksandr Usyk Stats
Nickname: The Cat
Country: Ukraine
Age: 37
Height: 6’ 3”
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Stance: Southpaw
Reach: 78”
Tyson Fury Stats
Nickname: The Gypsy King
Country: England
Age: 35
Height: 6’ 9”
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 85”
Who Won in Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in May?
The two faced off on May 18, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to compete for the undisputed heavyweight title. Usyk won the 12-round bout by a split decision win with the scores of 115-112 (Usyk), 113-114 (Fury) and 114-113 (Usyk). While Fury seemed to have the upper hand in the early rounds, the tides turned in round nine when Usyk scored a knockdown.
You can watch some of the highlights from the May fight below.
Why isn’t Israil Madrimov Fighting on December 21?
The Ukrainian boxer, Serhii Bohachuk, was originally scheduled to face off against 29-year-old Israil Madrimov as the co-event for the Usyk vs. Fury rematch. However, Madrimov had to withdraw just a few weeks before the December 21 event due to a case of acute bronchitis. Bohachuk will now be fighting against British boxer Ishmael Davis in the light middleweight division.
Bummed you won’t get to see Madrimov fight? Don’t worry. You can watch the former WBA Light Middleweight champion take on the WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 22, as part of Beterbiev vs. Bivol: The Last Crescendo.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Fight Card
The Usyk vs Fury undercard is packed with a can’t-miss lineup of epic showdowns. Check out the full fight card below:
- Main Event: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
- Light Middleweight: Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis
- Heavyweight: Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean
- Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen
- Super Bantamweight: Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail
- Featherweight: Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury fight?
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will enter the ring on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in a rematch for the World Heavyweight Boxing title.
Where can I watch Usyk vs. Fury in the U.S.?
Buy the pay-per-view event on DAZN and watch with DIRECTV.
What is Oleksandr Usyk’s record?
Oleksandr Usyk's record is 22-0, 14 KOs.
What is Tyson Fury’s record?
Tyson Fury’s record 34-1-1, 24 KOs.
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