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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have become most talked about boxers across the globe as fans were curious about a possible rematch.
Tyson Fury’s bout against Oleksandr Usyk has become talk of the town and now the ‘The Gypsy King’ is ready for the next fight. Fury lost aginst Usyk in a split decision which dealt a blow to the former’s chances of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion.
Now Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has claimed that there will be a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk and they were pushing for the bout to take place in Saudi Arabia in October this year, as per SportsBible report.
However, Warren is yet to confirm any specific date for the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. So far there is no official statement about the rematch from Usyk’s side.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury was undecided about a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after losing his unbeaten record in one of the biggest fights in boxing history on Sunday, as per a report on AFP.
Britain’s Fury dominated the early rounds of their undisputed heavyweight clash but lost a split decision to the Ukrainian maestro, who nearly sent him to the canvas in the ninth round.
It was the only loss in 36 professional bouts for Fury, who was contesting the first heavyweight unification fight since 1999 and the first in the four-belt era.
There was a rematch clause in the contract for the fight, which took place in the early hours in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and saw Usyk crowned as undisputed heavyweight champion.
Afterwards Fury, who gave up his WBC belt to Usyk who already held the IBF, WBA and WBO titles, said he would discuss the potential rematch, loosely scheduled for October, with his wife and children.
The unpredictable Fury has twice retired from boxing before returning to the sport. Apart from Usyk, another tempting fight would be against British rival and former world champion Anthony Joshua.
FAQs:
Q1. How many titles do Oleksandr Usyk has?
A1. Tyson Fury gave up his WBC belt to Oleksandr Usyk who already held the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.
Q2. Is there any date for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch?
A2. Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren is yet to confirm any specific date for the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. So far there is no official statement about the rematch from Usyk’s side.
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