Will Tyson Fury Beat Oleksandr Usyk in the Rematch?
Will Tyson Fury Beat Oleksandr Usyk in the Rematch?
Millions of avid boxing fans worldwide tuned in to watch Tyson Fury go up against Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight saw the heavyweight boxers battle for multiple rounds before Usyk dominated in the ring, resulting in him winning by split decision.
Not content with the outcome, Fury announced the pair would return for a rematch on December 21, 2024.
For this reason, the most passionate sports fans are questioning if Tyson Fury will beat Oleksandr Usyk this December. Continue reading to learn more about the predicted outcome.
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Who is the Favorite to Win the Fight?
Tyson Fury might be ready and willing to step back into the ring, but Oleksandr Usyk remains the favorite to win the upcoming bout.
However, Fury strongly believes the first fight should have gone in his favor, as he stated he’s watched it hundreds of times since and places himself as the winner.
Fury recently said, “I always scored myself winning it, but I’m not a judge, am I?” However, he believes his goofing around during the fight might have cost him the win.
When asked about his training camp in the run-up to the fight, he said, “I haven’t made any adjustments, and that’s the truth. The only adjustments will be on fight night where I keep more focused and less clowning in the ring.
“I did a lot of showboating. A lot of messing around, more than I’ve ever done before, actually, against supposedly my toughest opponent. I did a lot of f*****g around, and it ended up costing me.”
Fury isn’t the only one who thinks he can win the fight, as Lennox Lewis believes he can do it if he has a little extra weight behind him.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion commented, “He needs to do a lot more. I like him a bit heavier for his fights and not moving around so much.”
However, some former professional boxers believe Usyk will be victorious again in December.
For instance, Carl Froch recently commented that Fury is “Past his best” and “I think he could go into cross-over fighting. Potentially a bit of wrestling like he has before. If he loses this one, it probably should be the end of his professional boxing career.”
Has Tyson Fury Won Past Rematches?
Tyson Fury has established himself as the rematch Gypsy King, as he has won multiple return matches throughout his career.
For instance, he lost his first fight against Derek Chisora in 2011 on a decision win before beating him twice in the ring by TKO in 2014 and 2022.
Also, Fury drew against Deontay Wilder in 2018 before beating him in the seventh round by TKO during their 2020 rematch.
Also, the boxers fought again in 2021, with Fury being knocked down twice before knocking out The Bronze Bomber in round 11, proving he should never be underestimated.
When is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2?
Fury v. Usyk 2 is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Details on the undercard and its start time have yet to be released; however, it is believed the main event is likely to begin after 10 pm (GMT) or 2 pm (PT).
TNT Sports Box Office will reportedly broadcast the fight, but it will likely be available on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office, too.