Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik shared his expectations for the rematch with Briton Tyson Fury, which is due to take place in December 2024. Sky Sports Boxing.
“How do I feel about the idea of a second fight with Tyson at the end of the year? I’m just happy. Two fights. The second fight will be great,” Usyk said.
Usik defeated Fury on the night of May 19 – the fight lasted the full 12 announced rounds and ended with Usik’s victory over Fury by split decision. The Ukrainian boxer retained his WBA, IBF and WBO titles, taking his opponent’s WBC belt.
After this victory, the Ukrainian boxer rose to first place in the ranking of the best boxers regardless of weight category according to ESPN.
Usik and Fury were scheduled to meet in the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 17, 2024. The Englishman suffered a cut above his eye during training on February 2, which led to the fight being postponed.
It was known before From where Usyk refused the IBF title belt.
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