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Usyk and Fury set to do battle again in December as part of Riyadh Season 2024

29 May 2024
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HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has today announced that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet again with the eagerly awaited rematch confirmed to take place during Riyadh Season 2024 at Kingdom Arena on Saturday December 21. Just two weeks ago in Riyadh, Usyk was crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century after claiming Fury’s WBC belt in an epic 12 round battle which the Ukraine fighter won by split decision. Now the heavyweight titans will go head-to-head again in Saudi Arabia with the world watching in what is sure to be another show-stopping event. HE Turki Alalshikh said: “The quality of the first fight has left fans globally wanting more so we are delighted to already be able to confirm the rematch as part of Riyadh Season 2024. It is a chance for both fighters to write another chapter in boxing history and deliver what everyone around the world wants to see.”

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Last Modified Date: 06 May 2025 05:03 AM Saudi Arabia Time