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Usyk vs Fury: when, where and what you need to know about the main upcoming event in the world of boxing

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Usyk vs Fury: when, where and what you need to know about the main upcoming event in the world of boxing

The rematch between the Ukrainian and the Briton will take place next Saturday. Find out what time it starts and why the winner of this fight will not become the absolute heavyweight champion

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Three days are left until the historic boxing match between Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and British Tyson Fury. This time, the fighters will not play for the title of absolute heavyweight champion, but the fight is still significant. We'll tell you everything you need to know about it below.


Usyk vs Fury: when and where to watch?


The fight will take place on 21 December at the Kingdom Arena in the Saudi capital Riyadh. WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight champion Usyk will face former champion of different versions Fury.


The exact time of the fight is unlikely to be known until 01:15 on Sunday, 22 December, Kyiv time. For example, last time the fight started at 01:30 Kyiv time.


In Ukraine, just like last time, Megogo will be the exclusive broadcaster of the fight. To watch the fight, viewers will need to purchase one of the following subscriptions: Optimal, Maximum, Sport or MEGOPACK XL.


Why don't boxers get the title of absolute champion?


In May, Usyk became the first holder of the title of absolute heavyweight champion in the last 25 years. However, just a few months later, he lost this status.


The fact is that the IBF withdrew the belt in order to play it out between the British Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. As a result, the Frenchman won the belt.




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Fighters' fees


According to preliminary data, Usyk will receive 60% of the rematch's fee pool. He will earn approximately $114 million. For the first fight, the Ukrainian boxer received significantly less - 38 million.


Fury, in turn, will receive less money for the rematch than Usyk, but the British fighter will earn a little more for two fights.


Predictions for the Usyk-Fury fight


Most bookmakers are betting on Usyk, with his victory estimated at odds of 1.6.


In general, many predict a 60% victory for the Ukrainian.


At the same time, if we talk about the outcome of the fight, the most likely outcome of the fight is the Ukrainian's victory by points. The average coefficient is 2.65. The same ending to the fight, but in favour of the Briton is estimated at 4.80. On average, the Ukrainian's victory by knockout is given at 3.80. For a similar ending to the fight by Fury - 4.50. A draw in the fight is unlikely - 15.00.


We all know that the Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk likes to enter the ring wearing the patriotic colours of Ukraine and Ukrainian symbols. You can find similar items on our website, where you can find various options not only for clothing, but also other interesting items.


We remind you! After his first fight with the Briton, Usyk topped the ranking of the world's best boxers. At the time, we told you who else from Ukraine had previously received such recognitions.


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In May 2024, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk won all the belts in the super-heavyweight division and became the undisputed champion in this category. Subsequently, The Ring and ESPN magazines recognised the Ukrainian as the best fighter in the world regardless of weight (P4P).
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