Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet on Saturday in their highly anticipated rematch. Here's everything you need to know about Sky Sports box office Confrontation.
When will the rematch between Fury and Usyk take place?
Fury and Usyk will meet in a 12-round heavyweight rematch in Riyadh on Saturday, December 21, with the main event expected to take place at 10 p.m. UK and Ireland time. Construction coverage begins at It's 4pm UK time on Sky Sports Box Office.
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Where does Usyk-Fury 2 take place?
The bout – which will be for the WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles – will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the same venue that saw Usyk's first bout against Fury in May which the Ukrainian won via split decision.
How do I book a fight and how much does it cost?
The event costs £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and €27.95 for Sky customers in the Republic of Ireland until midnight on Friday 20 December.
After that, £24.95 / €27.95 via all 'self-catering' bookings (remote/online) or £29.95 / €32.95 if booked by telephone (either auto attendant or agent), but note an additional booking fee A £2 fee if booking through an agent will apply.
The price of the event will return to £24.95 / €27.95 (ROI) from midnight on Saturday 21 December.
Two repeat shows (full duration) will be shown at 8am and 6pm on Sunday 22 December.
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Who is on the undercard Usyk-Fury 2?
- Serhiy Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis – super welterweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Dempsey McCain – Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. David Allen – Heavyweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor – Featherweight
- Daniel Labine vs. Dylan Colin – Light Heavyweight
- Andrei Nowitzki vs. Edgar Ramirez – Heavyweight
Usyk earned a split decision win over Fury The first undisputed four-belt heavyweight champion in boxing, with two scores reading 115-112 and 114-113 in favor of the Ukrainian and the other 114-113 in favor of Fury.
Usyk took a big beating in the sixth round, but then took control with a stunning attack in the ninth, with Fury coming close to a stoppage.
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Watch the best moments from the press conference for Usyk's match with Fury on Saturday, December 21
The winner added the WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts to become king of the division.
But the rematch will not be for the undisputed heavyweight title, as Usyk was forced to vacate his IBF championship after his victory.
The International Boxing Federation title is now held by Daniel Dubois, Who retained this award by defeating fellow Briton Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium last September.
Fury vs Usyk fight records
Tyson Fury's professional boxing statistics
- age: 36
- to rise: 6ft 9in
- Total fights: 36
- register: 34-1-1 (24 kos)
- Contested rounds: 242
Oleksandr Usyk's professional boxing statistics
- age: 37
- to rise: 6ft 3in
- Total fights: 22
- register: 22-0 (14 KOs)
- Contested rounds: 189
Fury's defeat to Usyk was the first in his 36-fight professional career, and the Briton has held all of the heavyweight titles simultaneously, although not simultaneously.
Before facing Usyk, he stepped off the canvas to narrowly defeat former UFC champion Francis Ngannou via split decision in what was the Cameroonian's professional debut.
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Fury's notable victories include wins over Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder (twice) and Dillian Whyte, and he also defeated Dereck Chisora three times.
Usyk remains undefeated in 22 professional fights across the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions and comfortably beat Joshua in their heavyweight bouts in September 2021 and August 2022.
The Ukrainian, who also has wins over Dubois and Tony Bellew on his CV, is more active than Fury when it comes to contested fights and rounds but has a seven-inch disadvantage.
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Boxing promoter Cale Sauerland expects a knockout between Fury and Usyk and believes Fury's size will give him the advantage
Fury-Usyk odds and predictions
Based on the odds at 2pm on December 15, Usyk is the 4/6 favorite with Fury 11/8 in the market as the main winner from Sky Bet. Fury is rated 7/2 for the win by knockout/TKO and also 7/2 by decision, with Usyk rated at 11/4 for the win by knockout and 6/4 by decision. Draw is a 12/1 shot.
Fury vs Usyk – Basic reading and analysis before the fight
The massive heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will be broadcast on Saturday 21 December on Sky Sports Box Office. Book Usyk v Fury 2 now!
