Combat followers might be completely happy to know they don’t have to attend too lengthy for a rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former WBC titleholder Tyson Fury.
On Saturday, the 2 heavyweights collided in a principal occasion for the ages. The entire main heavyweight belts have been up for grabs with a view to crown the primary undisputed division champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield again in 1999. That was 25 years in the past, which made Fury vs. Usyk an unbelievable occasion to witness (highlights HERE).
Fortunately, the struggle lived as much as its billing. There have been huge momentums swings early on, Usyk almost put Fury out on his ft later within the struggle, and the judging was so shut that it warrants a direct rematch (official scorecard HERE). Happily for Fury and struggle followers all over the place, that’s precisely what’s anticipated to occur subsequent.
In accordance with studies, the contract for Fury vs. Usyk consists of a direct rematch clause for “Gypsy King” if he needs to struggle the Ukrainian champion once more. Fury has already revealed his plans to struggle Usyk once more later this yr, which within the contract is acknowledged to happen on Oct. 12. That’s lower than 4 months away, which is nice information for boxing followers.
‼️ Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has a assured rematch clause with the second struggle deliberate for Oct twelfth/thirteenth.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) Could 18, 2024
Fury, who earned over $100 million for his principal occasion efforts this weekend, believes he did sufficient to win his heavyweight superfight in opposition to Usyk. If it wasn’t for a knockdown within the ninth spherical then the matchup possible would have led to a draw. It’s secure to say {that a} rematch is required.
Do you assume a rematch is so as? In that case, who will win Usyk vs. Fury 2?
Let’s hear it!
For full Fury vs. Usyk outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
