Usyk Fury 2 rematch/ Usyk Fury fight time/ heavyweight boxing odds/ DAZN fight schedule/ Usyk Fury undercard/ RIYADH/ Saudi Arabia/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury takes place Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk, the slight betting favorite, defends his WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles. The bout follows their dramatic first encounter, where Usyk secured a narrow split-decision victory.
Usyk-Fury Rematch: Odds, Undercard, and Viewing Details
Usyk vs. Fury 2: What You Need to Know
Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, December 23, 2024
- Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Ring Walk Time:
- 5 p.m. Eastern
- 10 p.m. London
- 1 a.m. Sunday in Riyadh
- Viewing: Available via pay-per-view on DAZN in most countries
Betting Odds
- Usyk: 3/4 favorite
- Fury: 11/10 underdog
- Draw: 15/1 odds
What Happened in Their First Fight?
In their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk won a split decision in May, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years.
- Scorecards: Usyk led 115-112 and 114-113 on two cards, while Fury was ahead 114-113 on the third.
- Turning Point: Fury dominated the early rounds but was nearly knocked out in the ninth when Usyk landed a decisive knockdown.
What’s at Stake?
- Titles: Usyk defends his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts.
- Legacy:
- Politics: Usyk represents Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia.
- Prize Money: A reported $190 million purse, with even larger paydays possible if a trilogy fight materializes.
Who’s on the Undercard?
- Heavyweight Prospects:
- Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) vs. Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).
- Itauma, a 19-year-old southpaw, is a knockout artist, with his last six fights ending before the second round.
- Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) vs. Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).
- All-British Clash: Johnny Fisher (12-0, 11 KOs) vs. David Allen (23-6-2, 18 KOs).
The undercard begins at 11 a.m. Eastern.
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