The stage is set for one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history; The Usyk vs Fury Rematch

On May 18, Oleksandr Usyk made history in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by defeating Tyson Fury in a thrilling split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

It was the first time in 25 years that the heavyweight division had a true, unified king.

Now, after a highly competitive first bout, the two fighters are back to settle the score—and answer the lingering questions that still haunt fans and analysts alike.

The Fight: What to Expect

This Saturday, December 21, the heavyweights will face off again at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with the world watching to see whether Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) can cement his legacy as the best boxer of his generation or if Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will bounce back from the only loss of his career and regain his titles.

With Usyk’s three remaining belts—the WBA, WBO, and WBC—on the line, the stakes are as high as ever.

Fury, who relinquished his IBF title earlier this year to Daniel Dubois, will be desperate to avenge the split decision loss and reclaim his position atop the heavyweight throne.

Usyk vs Fury Rematch Key Details

• Date: Saturday, December 21
• Event Start: 4 p.m. GMT (11 a.m. ET)
• Main Event Ring Walk: 10 p.m. GMT (5 p.m. ET)
• Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• How to Watch: Pay-per-view across Sky Sports and TNT Sports in the U.K., DAZN in the U.K. and U.S., and live updates on ESPN.

What Happened Last Time?

The first fight was nothing short of dramatic. Usyk scored a knockdown in Round 9, and despite Fury’s attempts to mount a comeback, including winning Round 12 on all three scorecards, the Ukrainian ultimately won by split decision.

Judge Craig Metcalfe had the fight 114-113 for Fury, while Manuel Oliver Palermo scored it 115-112 for Usyk, and Mike Fitzgerald saw it 114-113 in favor of the Ukrainian.

Despite Fury’s early dominance, particularly in Rounds 5-7, Usyk’s resilience, accuracy, and timing in the latter rounds swung the fight in his favor.

The knockdown in Round 9, when Fury appeared to be badly shaken, was a pivotal moment—one that has been etched into the minds of fans and analysts alike.

Fury admitted afterward that his showmanship and occasional lapses in focus may have cost him the fight, but he also praised Usyk for his excellent performance.

Fury’s ability to recover and fight to the end, particularly in Round 12, further highlighted the gritty nature of the contest.

Usyk, too, was visibly battered, underlining just how brutal the fight had been.

Rematch Stats and What’s at Stake

Usyk outlanded Fury by a significant margin, with 170 punches landed to Fury’s 157—making him the first fighter to land more punches than Fury in a bout.

The Round 9 knockdown was just the eighth time in Fury’s career that he had hit the canvas, a rare moment for the once-untouchable champion.

Usyk’s victory in May also made him the third fighter in the four-belt era to become undisputed in two weight classes, joining the ranks of Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue.

A rematch win would cement his status as one of boxing’s modern greats.

The Undercard

While the focus will undoubtedly be on the heavyweight clash, the undercard is stacked with talent and promise:

• Light Middleweight: Serhii Bohachuk (24-2, 23 KOs) vs. Ishmael Davis (13-1, 6 KOs)
• Heavyweight: Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) vs. Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs)
• Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher (12-0, 11 KOs) vs. David Allen (23-6-2, 18 KOs)
• Featherweight: Isaac Lowe (25-2-3, 8 KOs) vs. Lee McGregor (14-1-1, 11 KOs)

The Big Questions

• Can Usyk prove his victory was no fluke? His win over Fury in May showcased his technical brilliance, but will he be able to replicate that performance under the pressure of a rematch?
• Is Fury truly vulnerable? The knockdown in Round 9 and his first career loss may have shaken Fury’s confidence, but we’ve seen the “Gypsy King” defy the odds before. Can he bounce back and reclaim his titles?

This rematch promises to deliver fireworks as Usyk and Fury battle it out for the undisputed heavyweight crown once again.

Fans are eager to see whether Usyk can repeat his historic victory or if Fury will prove that his first loss was just a blip in an otherwise legendary career.

Don’t Miss It

The stage is set. The fighters are ready. The world waits.

The heavyweight title is on the line, and history is poised to be made again in Riyadh.

Be sure to tune in for this epic showdown.