This Christmas, Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch in Saudi Arabia, seeking revenge for his first career loss.
According to the Tyson Fury vs Usyk results last time, Fury lost to Usyk, and then he missed the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
Tyson Fury is one of the most famous figures in boxing and sports. He has been a two-time heavyweight world champion and had a memorable trilogy with Deontay Wilder. He faced Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years but lost by a split decision, marking his first loss in professional boxing.
The second fight between Fury and Usyk was originally scheduled for the fall of 2024 but was postponed to allow both Fury and Usyk to recover from facial injuries.
Fury faces a risk to his career.
After suffering his first career loss in the first fight, Fury cannot afford to lose again in the rematch. The British boxer looked off form in May, which allowed his opponent to take control in the later rounds.
Fury claims he should have won the first fight, but only his most loyal fans might agree with that view.
Promoter Frank Warren believes Fury will learn from the first fight and supports him in winning the rematch to set the record straight.
If Fury wins, he could face Usyk for a third time, a match that many neutral boxing fans would love to see.
However, if he loses again, he might consider retiring, although a domestic clash with Anthony Joshua could be a final opportunity.
To remain relevant in the heavyweight division, Fury desperately needs to defeat the reigning champion.
A Trilogy or Unification Fight Awaits Usyk
Usyk has already conquered both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, so he has nothing left to prove in boxing.
If the 37-year-old boxer beats Fury, his next option could be to face Daniel Dubois, who recently won the IBF title.
Usyk gave up his championship belt just five weeks after becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion, allowing Dubois and Joshua to compete for it.
Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round and is now seen as the likely next opponent for Usyk if he defeats Fury.
The 27-year-old was knocked out by Usyk in August 2023 but has since bounced back with three consecutive wins.
Warren believes Dubois has improved since losing to Usyk, and if he beats Fury again, he will earn the right to challenge Usyk once more.
A second clash with Dubois could attract Usyk‘s interest, as it would give him a chance to become the undisputed heavyweight champion again.
However, he cannot underestimate the upcoming rematch with Fury. If the former champion performs at his best, this match could be quite tricky.
Fury vs. Usyk 2:Date, Place and How to Watch
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Event: 12-round heavyweight title clash
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Date: Saturday, December 25
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Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Usyk vs Fury free live stream: DAZN Pay-Per-View
