Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is just three days away, as the Briton aims to claim the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after suffering his first professional loss, against the Ukrainian.
In May, Usyk won a split decision against Fury to become the division’s first undisputed champion in 24 years. Now, the pair return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Usyk defends the gold against the “Gypsy King” – minus the IBF belt, which he vacated in spring.
Fury fought impressively in May, leading the fight after the midway stage, but a phenomenal rally from Usyk secured victory, keeping the former cruiserweight king unbeaten.
Usyk, 37, even came close to stopping Fury, 36, in round nine, and will take great confidence from that in Saturday’s rematch.
Follow all the build-up to Usyk vs Fury 2, including Wednesday’s open workouts, below. You can watch the fight live on DAZN this weekend.
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and open workouts LIVE
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Tyson Fury challenges Oleksandr Usyk for unified heavyweight titles on Saturday
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Pair return to Riyadh, where Usyk handed Fury his first loss ever in May
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Usyk won split decision against Fury, nearly stopping the Briton in round nine
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That result made the unbeaten Ukrainian the first undisputed heavyweight king in 24 years
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Usyk has since vacated the IBF belt, meaning undisputed status is not on the line this time
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and open workouts LIVE
10:40 , Alex Pattle
Fury vs Usyk 2, over 12 rounds for the unified heavyweight titles, will take place on Saturday.
The rematch takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The main event is scheduled to start at 10.25pm GMT (2.25pm PT / 4.25pm CT / 5.25pm ET), with ring walks starting around 10 minutes earlier.
Fury vs Usyk 2: Start time and ring walks
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and open workouts LIVE
10:17 , Alex Pattle
Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is just three days away, as the Briton aims to claim the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after suffering his first professional loss, against the Ukrainian.
In May, Usyk won a split decision against Fury to become the division’s first undisputed champion in 24 years. Now, the pair return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Usyk defends the gold against the “Gypsy King” – minus the IBF belt, which he vacated in spring.
Fury fought impressively in May, leading the fight after the midway stage, but a phenomenal rally from Usyk secured victory, keeping the former cruiserweight king unbeaten.
Usyk, 37, even came close to stopping Fury, 36, in round nine, and will take great confidence from that in Saturday’s rematch.
Follow all the build-up to Usyk vs Fury 2, including Wednesday’s open workouts, right here.
