Fury vs Usyk II
Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury II – WBC, WBO & WBA heavyweight titles
The highly anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled to take place on December 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight is part of the Riyadh Season, a major entertainment festival in Saudi Arabia. The bout comes after Usyk defeated Fury by split decision earlier this year, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 and the first to hold all four major belts in the heavyweight division.
The rematch will see Usyk defending his WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles, which Fury will be looking to reclaim. Both fighters have expressed confidence in their preparation and are determined to make the second fight even more thrilling than the first. The fight will be broadcast on TNT Sports and Sky Sports, with live streaming available on DAZN.
How to Watch
This huge card will take place on Saturday, 21 December 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The undercard will get underway at 7pm UK time, with the main event expected at around 10:30pm depending on the other fights. The fight will be shown live on TNT Sports and DAZN in the UK. As with recent Saudi-staged events, the fight will air live on DAZN pay-per-view, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office – priced at £24.99 on all three. However, DAZN is the only one that doesn’t require viewers to have a subscription to access the PPV; and it is offering a free, seven-day, no-commitment trial if fans buy the event.
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Fury-Usyk undercard in full
On December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the much-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be accompanied by an action-packed undercard featuring rising stars and seasoned contenders. Heavyweight prospects Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher are set to showcase their talents as part of this high-profile event.
Itauma, a 19-year-old heavyweight prodigy with 10 professional fights and 8 knockouts, will face a formidable challenge in Australian contender Demsey McKean. McKean, a southpaw with an impressive record of 23 fights and only one loss to Filip Hrgovic, represents a significant test for the young fighter. This match is seen as a crucial step in Itauma’s journey toward becoming one of boxing’s next big heavyweight stars.
Johnny Fisher, known for his aggressive style and knockout power, will face experienced British fighter Dave Allen. Fisher, 25, has secured 11 knockouts in his 12 career victories and is seen as one of the sport’s emerging power punchers. His opponent, Allen, brings a wealth of experience to the ring with 23 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. The clash is expected to be a showcase of grit and power as Fisher seeks to further his growing reputation in the heavyweight division.
The undercard will also feature a captivating super-bantamweight matchup between Dennis McCann and Liverpudlian Peter McGrail. McCann enters the bout with an unblemished record of 17 wins, while McGrail has 10 victories and just one defeat. This fight is anticipated to be a technical masterclass, pitting two of the division’s most skilled boxers against each other.
The main event will see Tyson Fury attempting to reclaim the heavyweight crown from Oleksandr Usyk after suffering a narrow split-decision defeat earlier this year. Fury aims to become a three-time heavyweight world champion, while Usyk looks to solidify his place in history as an undisputed champion with all four major belts. The entire event, part of Riyadh Season, promises to be one of the biggest nights in boxing history.
- Israil Madrimov v Serhii Bohachuk – super-welterweight
- Moses Itauma v Demsey McKean – heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher v Dave Allen – heavyweight
- Dennis McCann v Peter McGrail – super-bantamweight
- Isaac Lowe v Lee McGregor – featherweight
Riyadh Season
Saudi Arabia’s capital embraces one of the world’s biggest entertainment events every year during winter. Since the launch of Riyadh Season in 2019, the festival has welcomed visitors from all over the world to experience thousands of unique entertainment events, concerts, exhibitions and dining experiences. Riyadh Season 2023 commenced on Saturday, 28 October with a spectacular opening ceremony and the historic boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, followed up by the ‘Day of Reckoning’ on December 23 featuring Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker as the headline fights.
Riyadh Season is one of the world’s largest winter entertainment event. Variety of food from around the world, courtesy of exclusive restaurants — plus countless exciting surprises. The festivities capture the essence of Saudi, from its Najdi heritage to its present-day dynamism.
Riyadh Season” refers to a series of exciting, must see, entertainment and cultural events held in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. These events aim to promote tourism, culture, and entertainment in the region. Riyadh Season is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, which seeks to diversify the country’s economy and enhance its cultural and entertainment offerings.
The events typically include Live Boxing, concerts, performances, art exhibitions, sports activities, and various cultural and recreational activities. These initiatives are part of the broader effort by Saudi Arabia to open up to international tourism and showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage.
The Boulevard City is one of the most important destinations of the Riyadh season, located in the north of Riyadh. It contains several events. It is the largest sustainable Entertainment hub in the season. It includes gardens, a dance fountain, several cafes, local and global restaurants,BLVD Square area hosts top local and global brand stores. The Garden hub zone contains many fast-food restaurants and many theatres for artistic and singing performances.
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