The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is just days away, scheduled to take place on Saturday night at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk emerged victorious in their first encounter with a split decision, claiming the title of boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in over two decades.
For this rematch, Usyk will be defending his WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, while Fury aims to avenge his only professional loss and secure victory. The fight is set to be a 12-round battle, with the ring walk expected around 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Viewers can catch the action on pay-per-view through DAZN in most countries. Usyk is currently the slight favorite with odds of 3/4 to win, while Fury stands at 11/10 odds. The possibility of a draw is set at 15/1.
In their initial bout, Usyk clinched a narrow win with two judges scoring 115-112 and 114-113 in his favor, while the third judge favored Fury at 114-113. The fight saw Usyk staging a comeback after Fury led in the early rounds, nearly finishing off his opponent in the ninth round.
Aside from the championship belts, both fighters have personal legacies at stake. Usyk seeks to solidify his status as one of the greats in boxing, while Fury aims to redeem himself and maintain his impressive record in rematches.
The purse for the fight is reported to be a staggering $190 million, with the potential for even larger paydays if a trilogy fight is on the horizon. Both fighters have expressed varying opinions on the possibility of a third bout, depending on the outcome of the upcoming rematch.
Additionally, the undercard features exciting matchups, including promising heavyweight Moses Itauma facing off against Demsey McKean, and an all-British heavyweight clash between Johnny Fisher and David Allen.
The event is set to kick off with the first fight at 11 a.m. Eastern time, promising fans a thrilling night of boxing action in the heart of Saudi Arabia.
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