Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh said December 21 is the date for the rematch of the undisputed heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Usyk, 37, out punched Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed champion of the IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC belts on May 18, 2024. Usyk was the first boxer to accomplish the feat since 1999.
“The world will watch another historical fight again,” Alashikh wrote on X.
“Our commitment to boxing fans continues. We hope you enjoy it.”
Alashikh did not name a venue or destination for the rematch but stated it would take place “during Riyadh Season”.
Riyadh Season is an entertainment festival held every winter since its launch in 2019 which has hosted a number of high profile boxing events.
The contest would give Briton Fury, 35, the opportunity to gain revenge after tasting defeat for the first time in his 16-year professional career against Usyk.
It is unlikely that all four belts will be on the line in the rematch with the IBF planning to strip Usyk as he will not be facing its mandatory challenger next.
