Ahead of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk world heavyweight title rematch this weekend, boxing fans want to know if there are any belts on the line.
Read on to find out exactly what exactly is up for grabs as these two heavyweight icons battle it for all the marbles (…well, almost.)
What Belts On The Line In The Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Rematch?
Boxing fans have been here before and witnessed something they had never seen before – a defeat on Tyson Fury‘s professional record.
Oleksandr Usyk beat Fury back in May in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia following a split decision. It was a landmark victory, with the Ukrainian becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
It was a fight for the ages as both men slogged it out in a thrilling affair. However, it was Usyk’s hand that would be raised after the final bell and a rematch was instantly called for.
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While all four heavyweight titles were up for grabs in their first encounter, only three of those are on the line this time round.
Usyk is putting his WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight titles on the line against Fury. However, Usyk had to relinquished his IBF title in June, with Daniel Dubois becoming the belt’s new holder when he beat Anthony Joshua in September.
Oleksandr Usyk goes into the rematch with Tyson Fury as the favourite with the best boxing betting sites in the UK. This comes as no surprise given the Ukrainian won the first fight.
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Fury vs Usyk 2 – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Fight: Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk 2
- 📊 Records: Fury (34-1-1, 24 KO’s) | Usyk (22-0, 14 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st December 2024
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10pm GMT
- 🏆 Titles: WBA, WBO & WBC World Heavyweight Titles
- 📺 TV Channel: Sky Sports PPV, TNT Sports, DAZN (UK)
- 🏟 Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Fury 4/7 | Usyk 11/8
