Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are preparing for their highly anticipated rematch tonight, December 21, 2024. This second meeting promises to deliver another thrilling showdown for boxing fans worldwide.
In May 2024, Oleksandr Usyk made history by becoming the first boxer to defeat Tyson Fury in his 16-year career. The epic clash took place at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, where Usyk secured a split-decision victory, with the judges scoring the bout 115-112, 114-113, and 113-114 in his favour. The win cemented Usyk’s place in boxing history, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis’ reign in 1999, holding the WBA (Super), WBO, WBC, IBF, and IBO titles.
Both fighters have expressed their determination to settle the score in tonight’s rematch at the same venue. An exciting night of action awaits, with all eyes on the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When does the Fury vs Usyk II fight start?
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off again on December 21. The event is set to begin at 5 p.m. UK time (6 p.m. Nigeria time). The main event is expected to start around 11 p.m. Nigerian time, though this could be earlier depending on how long the undercard fights take.
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
The fight will be broadcast via DAZN pay-per-view, Sky Sports Box Office, and TNT Sports Box Office in the UK. DAZN and TNT are offering the main event and undercard for £24.99, while Sky Sports Box Office is priced at £24.95. Fans on the move can live-stream the event via the DAZN app, Sky Go, and Discovery+ (for TNT subscribers).
In Nigeria, the fight will be available through the DAZN app and SuperSport.
Purse and Prize Distribution
The financial stakes for this rematch are enormous. The total purse is reported to be $190 million, with Usyk set to earn 55% of the share, while Fury takes home 45%. In the first fight, Usyk earned $45 million, while Fury pocketed a fully guaranteed $100 million despite the loss.
This rematch has the potential to shape the future of heavyweight boxing, and fans are eagerly awaiting the results.
