PART TWO

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard and PPV prices for TONIGHT’S rematch

The rematch rounds off a thrilling year of boxing

TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will battle once more TONIGHT to wrap up a stunning year of heavyweight boxing!

The two juggernauts went head to head in the first heavyweight undisputed fight this CENTURY - with Usyk winning a brilliant contest by a split-decision.

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Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest of 20 stoneCredit: AP
Oleksandr Usyk won by a split decision in MayCredit: Getty

And in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both fighters in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.

Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.

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However, a brutal ninth-round volley saw Usyk badly rock Fury and swing momentum back his way by forcing a standing eight count.

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With four major world titles up for grabs, both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.

It went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian's favour - 115-112, 114-15, 114-113.

Now, seven months later, they brace to do it all over again back in Riyadh, and Fury has weighed in at a career heaviest.

But the IBF belt will not be at stake this time as Usyk was forced to vacate it to proceed with the contracted re-run.

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TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDS

When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 is taking place TONIGHT - Saturday, December 21.

The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is hosting the big fight.

The ring walks are expected at a slightly earlier time of 10pm BST - this is 1am local time.

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What happened at the weigh in?

Wearing several layer of clothing, Tyson Fury weighed in at a career heaviest 282lbs - 20lbs heavier than in the first fight between the pair.

While Usyk tipped the scales at 226lbs, that's only slightly heavier than the 223.5lbs last time out.

However just like Fury, Usyk weighed in fully clothed.

There was only a very brief stare off, nothing like the ELEVEN-minute showdown from the night before at the press conference.

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