Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk shall be broadcast reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace on Saturday December 21.
Usyk took a split-decision victory over Fury in Might to develop into the primary undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 and the primary of the four-belt period.
Fury had seemingly been answerable for the battle on the halfway level when Usyk made a surprising breakthrough.
An exciting ninth spherical noticed the Ukrainian threatening to cease ‘The Gypsy King’, with the referee issuing a rely when he deemed solely the ropes had stored Fury on his toes.
Usyk finally got here by way of a heavyweight conflict of the best calibre with the split-decision victory.
The loss to Usyk was the primary defeat of Fury’s skilled profession.
Fury needs revenge, in addition to the prospect to win again the unified WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles after they battle within the Riyadh Season occasion reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
“I at all times find yourself knocking them out within the rematch. Whoever I’ve confronted greater than as soon as, I’ve ended up knocking them out within the rematch,” Fury warned the Ukrainian.
“We have to place that behind us, what occurred within the battle,” he added. “I’ve to be a bit bit extra targeted and a bit bit extra sensible to get the victory.
“I consider it is my time this time. I consider that each one issues that occur, damaging or optimistic, are classes.”
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To pave the way in which for this second battle Usyk vacated the IBF belt, which then obligatory challenger Daniel Dubois picked up and defended towards Anthony Joshua.
Usyk is relishing the rematch with Fury. “Simply joyful to battle. The second battle shall be good. Tyson is aware of what I do. I do know what Tyson does. It is a good time for me, for my opponent. I am very joyful,” he mentioned.
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“My battle shall be exhausting as a result of Tyson’s an enormous man, an excellent boxer, good boxing IQ.
“I see from Tyson Fury’s eyes, it was not simple [for him]. It will likely be exhausting, very, very exhausting.
“Tyson, do not be afraid. I cannot go away you alone.”
Watch Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
