Undefeated Oleksandr Usyk will face off against Tyson Fury on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a highly anticipated IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO undisputed world heavyweight title fight.
Fury, the underdog, is seeking redemption after losing the WBC heavyweight title to Usyk in May by split decision. He has stated that he will come into this rematch stronger than he was in their first encounter. The significance of this rematch cannot be overstated, as it is a chance for Fury to reclaim his title and for Usyk to solidify his position. The initial matchup had to be postponed due to an eye injury Fury sustained, which required stitches and delayed the bout from February to May.
Usyk, known for his footwork and quick reactions, will be heading into the ring with unwavering confidence. Beating Fury in May was one of his best victories of his career, and he has expressed a fierce determination to repeat that success.
Here is the ringwalk for the Usyk vs. Fury rematch.
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When does Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight start?
The Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury main card consists of seven fights and will begin at noon ET. The main event between Usyk and Fury is expected to have a walk-in time of about 6 p.m. ET. But the duration of the undercard will have an impact on when Usky and Fury actually start.
How to stream Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight
Fans who want to watch the fight from the comfort of their homes can stream the event on DAZN pay-per-view, which will be hosting its first boxing match on the platform. This option allows viewers across the country to enjoy the fight for $39.95.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight: Date, time and streaming
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Fight card start time: About noon ET
- Usyk vs. Fury ring walk (approximately): 6 p.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: DAZN
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight card
*Full card will be available to watch on DAZN.
- WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury
- Light middleweight: Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis
- Heavyweight: Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean
- Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen
- Super featherweight: Peter McGrail v Rhys Edwards
- Featherweight: Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor
- Light heavyweight: Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin
- Heavyweight: Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez
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