Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is as we speak, because the Briton goals to assert the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after struggling his first skilled loss, in opposition to the Ukrainian.
In Could, Usyk received a break up resolution in opposition to Fury to turn into the division’s first undisputed champion in 24 years. Now, the pair return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the place Usyk defends the gold in opposition to the “Gypsy King” – minus the IBF belt, which he vacated in spring.
Fury fought impressively in Could, main the battle after the halfway stage, however an exceptional rally from Usyk secured victory, conserving the previous cruiserweight king unbeaten. Usyk, 37, even got here near stopping Fury, 36, in spherical 9, and can take nice confidence from that within the rematch.
However there was little to take from Wednesday’s open exercises, the place Fury laced up his gloves however threw zero punches. That mentioned, his coach Sugarhill Steward did drop some information: that Fury’s father John won’t be within the Gypsy King’s nook this time round. Then, on Thursday, the press convention introduced a ridiculous, 12-minute face-off between Fury and Usyk, who each refused to again down regardless of makes an attempt from WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and others.
There was a a lot shorter face-off at Friday’s weigh-in, after each boxers tipped the scales at career-heaviest weights – with Fury considerably heavier than Usyk.
Comply with all of the build-up to Usyk vs Fury 2, with ring walks anticipated at 10.15pm GMT tonight, beneath. You’ll be able to watch the battle reside on DAZN this weekend. (We could earn fee from among the hyperlinks on this article, however we by no means permit this to affect our content material. This income helps to fund journalism throughout The Impartial.)
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
Thanks for following our reside protection of as we speak’s weigh-in!
Beneath is a recap of the important thing particulars, and we’ll see you once more tomorrow… for a HUGE rematch.
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 20:10
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 19:30
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
So, Fury is 281lb/127.4kg, after weighing in at 262lb/118.8kg in Could – nearly 20lb heavier this time, a career-heaviest!
Usyk can be at a career-heaviest 226lb/102.5kg, after tipping the scales at 223lb/101.1kg in Could.
Keep in mind that every man was principally totally dressed.
A VERY transient face-off, too, after their 12-minute staredown yesterday!
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 19:26
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
So, we await Fury and Usyk to finish the weigh-in…
Fury emerges to the sound of “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve. A basic.
Now right here comes Usyk, however Fury will weigh in first…
Fury ideas the scales at 281lb/127.4kg! WOW. A biggggg man.
Usyk now… 226lb/102.5kg! Let’s hope Michael Buffer received it proper this time, after he misinterpret the Ukrainian’s weight in Could!
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 19:16
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
Onto the penultimate weigh-in! Heavyweights Demsey McKean and Moses Itauma take to the stage.
Australian’s McKean ideas the scales at 251.1lb/113.8kg.
British 19-year-old Itauma is 249.1lb/112.9kg!
That’s truly nearer than I anticipated. Itauma’s best strengths are his velocity and motion, whereas McKean’s nickname is the “Tower” – which ought to inform you about his measurement!
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 19:10
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
Tremendous-welterweights take to the stage now! Serhii Bohachuk and Ishmael Davis.
Davis is available in at 153.6lb/69.6kg, earlier than Bohachuk weighs 153.1lb/69.4kg.
Davis steps in for Israil Madrimov, who fell unwell earlier this month and needed to withdraw from the battle.
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 19:04
Fury vs Usyk 2 build-up and weigh-in LIVE
Now right here come heavyweights Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen – former sparring companions, who will likely be opponents tomorrow.
Allen weighs in at 257.6lb/116.8kg. Fisher hits the scales at 241.1lb/109.3kg; “Bosh,” as he’d say.
Alex Pattle20 December 2024 18:57
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