Still reeling from his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight unification bout, Tyson Fury, known as the Gypsy King, has announced a rematch. The highly anticipated fight is set to take place on December 21 at the King Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fury was visibly frustrated after his loss to the Ukrainian boxer. Despite dominating the early rounds with precise punches, Fury saw his advantage slip away from the 9th round onwards. Usyk turned the tide, landing several critical blows that left Fury staggering and ultimately led to his defeat.
This was the first loss in Fury’s career, which previously boasted 34 wins and one draw. The defeat came on May 19, marking a bitter milestone for the 35-year-old fighter.
The judges scored the fight in favor of Usyk, with two judges marking it 115-113 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, and one judge scoring it 114-113 for Fury. Usyk’s victory earned him all the heavyweight belts, intensifying the desire for a rematch.
Now, nearly seven months after his first professional defeat, Fury is set for redemption. The boxing community has mixed predictions, with some experts suggesting another tough fight for Fury. They point out that Usyk’s superior stamina and resilience were key factors in his previous victory. Usyk, despite needing a hospital visit for a jaw check-up, appeared robust after the match, while Fury was visibly battered.
Usyk skillfully neutralized Fury’s long-reach punches, securing his win and proving his mettle as a formidable opponent.
Turki Alalshikh, head of the entertainment company organizing the event, stated, “The quality of the Tyson-Usyk fight left fans worldwide thrilled through all 12 dramatic rounds. The rematch on December 21 is expected to attract even more attention and will be a highlight of the Riyadh Season 2024.”
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates this epic rematch, the stakes have never been higher for Tyson Fury. Will he reclaim his glory, or will Usyk once again demonstrate his dominance? Only time will tell.
