Upcoming Encounter: Usyk vs. Fury 2; Details on Date, Time, and Broadcast Options
On a Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to battle once more for the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight championship titles. This is a rematch of their initial encounter in May.
The fight week has been packed with noteworthy events, including the revival of Ring Magazine and some memorable moments during the fighters' arrivals.
The climax of the event will occur when these two legends step into the ring for their second faceoff. Here's how to catch the action:
Date: Saturday, December 21
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Stream: DAZN PPV
Here's a rundown of the complete lineup for the Kingdom Arena:
- Oleksandr Usyk (c) vs. Tyson Fury
- Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen
- Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor
In their first fight, Fury's reach and finesse appeared to give him an edge. However, Usyk landed a massive right hook in the ninth round, sending Fury stumbling from rope to rope before being declared down by referee Mark Nelson.
Usyk's dominance in the ninth round and championship rounds earned him a close split-decision victory and a brief stint as the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
Usyk relinquished the IBF title due to his commitment to the rematch, which will evolve into a trilogy if Fury emerges victorious on Saturday. Daniel Dubois was elevated to the IBF title after his victory over Filip Hrgovic.
Dubois affirmed his position as the champion following a fifth-round KO triumph over Anthony Joshua in September. Dubois will now defend his title against Joseph Parker in Riyadh on February 22.
Should Dubois prevail, he is likely to challenge the eventual winner of the Fury-Usyk series. If Usyk wins again on Saturday, a rematch with Dubois appears imminent, assuming Dubois successfully defends his title against Parker.
If Fury wins, a third installment in their trilogy will likely take place later in the year.
The Usyk-Fury 2 undercard features two promising young heavyweights. Moses Itauma, the 19-year-old British powerhouse, will face one of the sternest tests of his young career against Demsey McKean.
At 10-0 with 8 KOs, Itauma is coming off a second-round KO victory over veteran Mariusz Wach in July. Itauma currently ranks No. 10 by the WBA, and a victory over McKean could potentially earn him a ranking in all four governing body lists.
Johnny Fisher, another unbeaten UK heavyweight, will risk his 12-0 record against Dave Allen. With Fisher and Itauma on the cards, many will be eager to observe their performance. Keep an eye out for coverage of the event on Saturday.
- Fans wondering, "What time does fury vs. Usyk start?" can mark their calendars for Saturday, December 21, at 11 a.m. ET.
- If you're a boxing enthusiast, you won't want to miss Usyk vs. Fury 2, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight championship titles.
- Boxing results enthusiasts can watch the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury live on DAZN PPV.
- In the undercard of the Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight, two rising heavyweight stars will face off: Moses Itauma and Demsey McKean.
