Ukraine's Usyk and UK's Fury staredown in London

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk, the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion, and British boxer Tyson Fury have had a staredown.

Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda’s holding company

Details: The boxers had a staredown in London, where they held their first press conference dedicated to the rematch.

Their second fight will take place on 21 December in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

A rivalry 𝐫𝐞-𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝. The world’s best heavyweights collide again after their outstanding first fight 🩸#UsykFury2 | Dec 21 | #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/T4jUV13pnv

— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) October 23, 2024

Background:

• In the first fight, which took place on 18 May this year in Riyadh, the Ukrainian defeated his British opponent by split decision: Usyk 115-112, Fury 114-113, Usyk 114-113.
• In the upcoming rematch, the status of the absolute world champion won't be at stake, as Usyk has vacated the IBF title. This title was given to the stronger contender from the bout between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, with Dubois emerging victorious by knockout.

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