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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Date, UK start time, fight card, how to watch heavyweight title rematch

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Watch Usyk vs. Fury 2 on December 21 live on DAZN

An incredible year of boxing concludes with what is set to be an epic rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which will be live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.

The heavyweight pair meet again on Saturday December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Usyk's IBO, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles on the line.

The Ukrainian won the first bout in May in Riyadh by a split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Brit Lennox Lewis in 1999. At the same time it inflicted Fury's first professional defeat.

Since then Usyk has had to release his IBF title to Daniel Dubois, who successfully defended it with a brutal knock out of Anthony Joshua in September.

Two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation put everything on the line just before Christmas, and here is all you need to know for the Usyk Fury rematch.

Usyk vs. Fury 2 date and UK start time

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury's rematch is on Saturday December 21, again held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Timings will be fully confirmed around a week before the fight, but the main event is expected to start around 11pm UK time.

Date: Saturday December 21
Time: 7pm UK time
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11pm UK time

How to watch Usyk vs. Fury 2

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 and the full undercard will be broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide in over 200 countries.

Prices for the DAZN PPV will be confirmed closer to the time. Buying the PPV will also give you a seven day trial of a full DAZN subscription, which broadcasts over 150 fights a year.

Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight card

Yet again for a Riyadh Season event, it will deliver a thrilling undercard.

There are two heavyweight bouts, with the up-and-coming Moses Itauma facing the experienced Demsey McKean, while Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen meet in an all-British battle.

Former WBA light middleweight champion Israil Madrimov comes up against Serhii Bohachuk, and European super bantamweight champion Dennis McCann will defend his title against Peter McGrail.

Isaac Lowe is set to open the card in a featherweight bout against Scotland's Lee McGregor, who has won his last two fights by knockout.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk's WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Israil Madrimov; Light middleweight
Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; Heavyweight
Dennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail; For McCann's European super bantamweight title
Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; Featherweight

Usyk vs. Fury 2: What happened in the first fight

The first fight in two decades to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world had everyone salivating and it did not disappoint.

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury showed their class as generational talents, delivering an intriguing and gripping battle, that ebbed and flowed, with both taking turns to get on top, and the fight going the distance.

The Gypsy King was floored by Usyk in the ninth round. While Fury recovered, it proved a crucial moment in the contest, with the Ukrainian claiming victory on points, with a split decision.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 to Usyk, while the third judge gave the fight to Fury 114-113.

While it was Fury's first career defeat, it gave Usyk all four heavyweight belts, the first time an individual has held all four in 25 years.

Usyk eventually had to give up his IBF belt to Daniel Dubois, meaning December's fight will not be for the undisputed crown, but the IBO, WBC and WBO titles will be on the line.

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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury press conference

The countdown to the rematch began with a press conference on Wednesday October 23 at London's Guild Hall.

It was surprisingly calm, with both fighter's respectful and gracious, with neither giving much away. However both delivered some memorable highlights.

Usyk turned up dressed as Agent 47 from the Hitman video game franchise. He then asked his rival to sign a photo from the first fight, an image of him punching Fury in the face.

Fury went on to tickle the champion during their face-off, which draw laughter from all involved.

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Usyk vs. Fury 2: Latest news

As the fight gets closer the tension builds. As do the mind games, the opinions, the predictions, analysis and news. DAZN News will have it all as we countdown to this epic fight in December.

Read the latest news here:

Usyk vs. Fury 2: Tale of the tape

Oleksandr Usyk record and bio

Nationality: Ukrainian
Date of birth: January 17, 1987
Height: 6' 3"
Reach: 78"
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 (14 KOs)

Tyson Fury record and bio

Nationality: British
Date of birth: August 12, 1988
Height: 6' 9"
Reach: 85"
Total fights: 36
Record: 34-1-1 (24 KOs)

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