Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 rules: Number of rounds, time, weight details and judges for Saudi Arabia rematch
Tyson Fury is set to rematch Oleksandr Usyk in December as the heavyweight rivals meet again in Saudi Arabia. ‘The Gypsy King’ lost for the first time in his career in their historic first bout which crowned Usyk as an undisputed champion. The best heavyweights in the world are ready for their rematchIan Walton/Matchroom But now Fury has the chance to avenge that defeat and reclaim his place back at the top of the heavyweight division. This clash will once again be a highlight and millions of eyes will be on the ring when the pair touch gloves for the second time. Here, talkSPORT.com breaks down all the details of the huge fight… Fury vs Usyk 2: Fight rules The bout will, of course, be fought at heavyweight as Fury and Usyk clash for the WBC, WBA and WBO titles. Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion by beating Fury in their first meeting, but he has since vacated the IBF belt. The fight will take place over 12 rounds. And each round will last three minutes, with the clash lasting 36 minutes should it go all the way. This the same number of rounds as the bout earlier this year, and it lasted all 12 as Usyk won by unanimous decision. That result was decided by the three ringside judges. It will be the same again in December, but those judges’ names are expected to be confirmed closer to the fight. Fury vs Usyk 2: Rules Weight: Heavyweight Fighting for: WBC, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles Rounds: 12 Round time: Three minutes Fight length: 36 minutes Fury has the chance to win his belts backIan Walton/Matchroom Fury vs Usyk 2: Date and how to follow The fight will take place on Saturday, December 21. It will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Start times and additional details will be announced in due course. However, the timings for the first meeting between Fury and Usyk could given an indication of the schedule. The undercard got underway at 7pm UK time in the last event, with ringwalks for the big one at around 11:30pm. talkSPORT will have live commentary of the fight. Fury and Usyk will meet again in Saudi ArabiaAFP To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog to bring you all the latest news throughout fight week plus, of course, the fight itself. The fight is set to be shown in the UK on DAZN Pay-Per-View, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office. It will cost fans £24.99.
Tyson Fury is set to rematch Oleksandr Usyk in December as the heavyweight rivals meet again in Saudi Arabia.
‘The Gypsy King’ lost for the first time in his career in their historic first bout which crowned Usyk as an undisputed champion.
But now Fury has the chance to avenge that defeat and reclaim his place back at the top of the heavyweight division.
This clash will once again be a highlight and millions of eyes will be on the ring when the pair touch gloves for the second time.
Here, talkSPORT.com breaks down all the details of the huge fight…
Fury vs Usyk 2: Fight rules
The bout will, of course, be fought at heavyweight as Fury and Usyk clash for the WBC, WBA and WBO titles.
Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion by beating Fury in their first meeting, but he has since vacated the IBF belt.
The fight will take place over 12 rounds.
And each round will last three minutes, with the clash lasting 36 minutes should it go all the way.
This the same number of rounds as the bout earlier this year, and it lasted all 12 as Usyk won by unanimous decision.
That result was decided by the three ringside judges.
It will be the same again in December, but those judges’ names are expected to be confirmed closer to the fight.
Fury vs Usyk 2: Rules
Weight: Heavyweight
Fighting for: WBC, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles
Rounds: 12
Round time: Three minutes
Fight length: 36 minutes
Fury vs Usyk 2: Date and how to follow
The fight will take place on Saturday, December 21.
It will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Start times and additional details will be announced in due course.
However, the timings for the first meeting between Fury and Usyk could given an indication of the schedule.
The undercard got underway at 7pm UK time in the last event, with ringwalks for the big one at around 11:30pm.
talkSPORT will have live commentary of the fight.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog to bring you all the latest news throughout fight week plus, of course, the fight itself.
The fight is set to be shown in the UK on DAZN Pay-Per-View, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office.
It will cost fans £24.99.
