Usyk, Fury Rematch Set for December 21

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21, 2024, following Usyk's narrow victory over Fury in their first bout. However, late drama has emerged as the fight will proceed with a last-minute change in judges due to illness, creating a 'deadlock' between the camps over which judge to accept. Fury has adopted a serious tone leading up to the fight, emphasizing the stakes for his legacy after suffering his first professional loss. Usyk's confidence is bolstered by his previous win, and both fighters engaged in a tense stare-down during the final media conference. The rematch is expected to be a major event, with live coverage provided by Al Jazeera and DAZN. The atmosphere has shifted from humor to intensity as the fighters prepare to settle their rivalry in the ring.