WELSH boxing fans have been handed an early Christmas present as Tyson Fury prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk in a thrilling heavyweight rematch. The much-anticipated bout, set for Saturday, 21 December, will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and promises to be a spectacle for fight enthusiasts across the world.
The clash marks the second meeting between the two heavyweights in seven months. In their initial encounter in May, Usyk secured a narrow split-decision victory, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years while handing Fury the first loss of his professional career.
While Usyk, 37, later vacated the IBF belt, the unified WBC, WBO, and WBA titles remain on the line for this rematch. Fury, 36, will be determined to avenge his defeat and restore his legacy, especially after a bruising ninth round in their first meeting saw Usyk nearly secure a stoppage.
Fans are anticipating another tightly contested battle, with bookmakers slightly favouring Usyk to repeat his success.
Fight Details
The rematch is scheduled to begin at 10:25pm GMT, with ring walks expected around 10 minutes earlier. The 12-round showdown will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office, each priced at £24.99. DAZN also offers a free, seven-day trial with no subscription commitment for viewers purchasing the event.
Purse and Earnings
Both fighters stand to make substantial sums. Reports suggest the first bout’s purse reached $150 million (£116 million), with Fury taking approximately 70%. The rematch is expected to generate an even larger purse of $191 million (£150 million), with Usyk likely receiving a greater share as the lead fighter this time around.
Betting Odds
- Usyk: 8/13
- Fury: 11/8
- Draw: 14/1
Full Fight Card (subject to change)
- Oleksandr Usyk (C) vs Tyson Fury (WBC, WBO, WBA heavyweight titles)
- Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis (super-welterweight)
- Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean (heavyweight)
- Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen (heavyweight)
- Rhys Edwards vs Peter McGrail (super-bantamweight)
- Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor (featherweight)
