With Tyson Fury about to fight Oleksandr Usyk for their super rematch on December 21st 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the boxing community has been rocked. That fight comes after their first meeting in May, where Usyk wide a split-decision win to be the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over 20 years. Fans and analysts alike will be excited to see how both fighters have revised their game plans for this important bout.
Context Leading Into The Initial Meeting
Usyk’s speed and skill gave Fury all he could handle in their first meeting. Fueled by pressure and sharp combinations, the Ukrainian southpaw took a unanimous decision from the judges: 115–112, 114–113, while one judge turned in a card of 114–113 for Fury. The victory was emphatically the confirmation of Usyk’s heavyweight credentials.
Training Camps and Strategic Adjustments
Both fighters are doing things differently in their respective camps ahead of their rematch. Tyson Fury is nimble when he’s forced into the ropes, but with a heavy puncher like Deontay Wilder (the second fight against Wladimir Klitschko), this could backfire. To prepare for Usyk’s style, he has been going rounds with WBC bridgerweight champion Kevin Lerena a southpaw. Fury’s body, fuller and more muscular than a few months ago — indicating strength training and cardio — hasn’t escaped the notice of observers.
While Oleksandr Usyk is polishing his skills with top-quality sparring, concentrating on speed & accuracy. His camp is still confident in their game plan and the possibility of finding holes in Fury’s defence. Usyk keeps himself in top shape, which tells you that he’s ready for another tough fight.
Recent Events and Disputes
There has been some controversy surrounding the promotion of the rematch. The fight poster originally had Tyson Fury first, followed by Oleksandr Usyk, even though Usyk won their last match. And fans weren’t happy, viewing it as disrespect to the reigning champ. The promoters then updated the poster to put Usyk’s name at the top, as he is the reigning champion.
Moreover, the topic of the undercard has been somewhat controversial among boxing fans. Despite previous criticism, promoter Eddie Hearn defended the card by pointing to elite matchups like Bohachuk vs. Madrimov and McGrail vs. McCann as evidence of a robust overall selection of fights. David Hearn remains confident the quality boxing entertainment proposed with this event will come to fruition despite some scepticism.
Financial Stakes & Comparison of Their Net Worth
It is a costly rematch Most recently, Tyson Fury’s net worth has sky-rocketed after reports of weekly earnings of around £573,000, bringing total assets to around £118 million. That comes from big sponsorship deals and major fights, including his last fight with Usyk.
Usyk’s net worth has also increased and is now around £45m. The 34-year-old’s income has been boosted by wins against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, as well as a host of sponsorship deals. The December rematch would likely keep both of them quite financially healthy, with seven-figure purses expected.
Fights and records
Tyson Fury has a professional record of 34 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. At 6-foot-9 with an 85-inch reach, his size and unconventional style have played a big part in his effectiveness so far.
Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, is 22-0 Usyk, 6-foot-3 with a 78-inch reach, has outmanoeuvred and schooled opponents throughout his career; his speed is shocking for a big man as he has made the jump into heavyweight divisions in which he’s continuing to shine.
