TLast weekend, boxing fans witnessed one of the most anticipated matchups of the past decade.Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision, self-defeating The first undisputed heavyweight champion.
After making history, Usyk already has a long line of challengers to his throne, with one boxing match already lined up to unseat the new ruler from the throne.
However, there is one condition that could put that on hold as both Oleksandr and Tyson Fury have signed. rematch clause That's rumored not to be happening anytime soon.
A rematch has been talked about since the boxing encounter concluded, with Fury saying he felt he won the “vast majority” of the rounds of the fight, with the final result being a split decision.
Usyk's promoter, Alex Kraszczuk, said in an interview that Usyk and his boxer made the rematch clause public and intend to honor it. “We are people of our word. It's not about paperwork. If we shake hands and promise something, we do it. I don't see any reason why the rematch won't happen,” Kraszczuk said.
When will the rematch take place?
Many believed that the second race could be canceled as early as later this year, based on reports and pre-fight regulations, but according to a member of Fury's camp, everything points to October. It is said that there is
Several boxers have already put their hands up to be next in line if a rematch takes place later on. 2024 But you'll have to wait until early 2025 To compete against the person who has obtained all the titles.
Joseph Parker and Ajit Kabayer If an official announcement regarding a rematch between Usyk and Fury takes time, these two could be the first to start talking about a matchup with the current reigning champion.