It’s time to settle the score. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury return to Saudi Arabia to do battle once again as the legendary champions face off for heavyweight supremacy on Saturday night. The two are set to fight for the second time for three of the four recognized heavyweight titles in the heavyweight division.
Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing’s four-belt era when he scored a split decision over Fury in May. With the win, Usyk added Fury’s WBC championship to his own IBF, WBA and WBO titles. The feat of going undisputed was a repeat of what Usyk accomplished earlier in his career at cruiserweight before moving to boxing’s glamor division to chase more glory.
The loss was the first of Fury’s career and came after he started well in the fight only for Fury to turn the tables and start landing heavy shots that repeatedly had Fury on his heels.
A rematch clause was included in the contract and Fury activated it to regain championship status. The IBF stripped Usyk of their belt for failing to fight a compelling opponent instead of the only other man on the planet with a claim to being the sport’s best heavyweight.
While that means the rematch won’t be for undisputed status — Daniel Dubois has since been crowned IBF champion — it’s the biggest heavyweight fight possible and a chance for both men to add to their already impressive legacies.
The undercard was set for a tough match-up between Serhiy Bohachuk and Israel Madrimov at junior middleweight. Unfortunately, Madrimov was forced to withdraw from the fight after contracting bronchitis during training camp. His next appearance is expected to be on the February 22 main event card featuring Artur Beterbev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 where he will face another top contender in Virgil Ortiz.
Let’s take a look at the full card of Usyk vs. Fury 2.
Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight card
- Alexander Usik (C)-170 Vs. Tyson Fury +144, Unified Heavyweight Title
- Musa Itauma -1400 vs Demsey McKean +750, Heavyweights
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, heavyweights
- Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail, Jr. Featherweights
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor, featherweights
Where to watch Usyk vs. Fury 2
- Date: December 21
- Location: Kingdom Arena — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Start time: 10 a.m. ET
- How to watch: DAZN PPV (Price: $39.99)
Usyk vs. Fury countdown
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