Usyk vs. Fury 2 Start Time, Full Fight Card Details
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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to run it back TODAY (Sat., Dec. 21, 2024) LIVE on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two men initially fought for the undisputed Heavyweight crown this pat May, with Usyk handing Fury his first-ever defeat via split-decision.
What's Hot:
Usyk rose to the ranks as one of the best big men in the game after a decade of dominance, taking on and beating some of the best, and his win over Fury made him undisputed king. When you pair his victory over "Gypsy King" with a couple of victories over Anthony Joshua, he has all the right to strut around. But he is still as humble as they come in the boxing world, and another win over Fury will not change that. What it will do, however, is elevate his stock even further and leave zero doubt that he is the best Heavyweight boxer in the world. That said, that could leave him wondering just how many other big fights around the corner should he get win again. For Fury, not only is this is chance at revenge, it will give him the opportunity to show the naysayers that he is far from done. A loss, however, leaves him at a major crossroad in his boxing career.
Now that Fury has spent time with Usyk inside the ring for 12 grueling rounds — losing his WBC title in the process — he knows what to expect from the Ukrainian bruiser. On that not, Usyk also has a feel for his foe. In the first fight, Usyk enjoyed plenty of success on his much taller opponent, and when it came time to go blow-for-blow in the center of the ring he got the better of "The Gypsy King." With that win in his back pocket, Usyk will come in plenty confident, but he won't be too over-confident because he knows all too well the type of power Fury has. But, we have to keep in mind that he was taken the distance by Francis Ngannou, who is still very green when it comes to the boxing world, so maybe Fury is losing a step or three.
What's Not:
The only negative when it comes to Riyadh season is that all of the action takes place early in the morning. Call me old school, but there is just something about watching big boxing fights at night that brings something special to the table.
How The 'Prelims' Look:
In Heavyweight action, Johnny Fisher will bring his undefeated (12-0) record to the table to face off against Dave Allen, a British slugger with a record of 23-6-2 with 18 knockouts on his resume. He also has notable losses against Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz. Despite fighting professionally for over a decade, he doesn't have the staple win to boast of. Perhaps taking Fisher's "O" will be what he needs.
In a battle of undefeated sluggers. Daniel Lapin (10-0) will go toe-to-toe against Dylan Colin (14-0). Lapin fights in the southpaw stance and has shown great speed throughout his career, with the towering Ukrainian — who stands at 6'6" — collecting four knockout wins. Colin isn't too far behind, however, with the Frenchman also having four knockouts on his resume, though he will be giving up five inches in height.
In further championship action, Andrii Novytskyi will put his perfect 13-0 record and his WBC International Heavyweight title on the line against Edgar Ramirez, who fights out of Mexico and brings with him a 10-1 record. Novytskyi is the heavy favorite here, and his 10 knockouts, four in the first round, as well as his championship mettle is the reason why. But Ramirez is no slouch, and he can make a name for himself by upsetting the Ukrainian champion.
Interest Level: 6/10
After losing to Vergil Ortiz Jr. in his last bout — dropping the interim WBC light middleweight title, in the process — Serhii Bohachuk aims to get back on track when he battles Ishmael Davis in the 154-pound co-main event. With 23 of his wins coming by way of knockout, Bohachuk has instilled fear into his opponents throughout his career. But Davis is no slack, either. While he may have less fights on record, he does have a nice record of 13-1, with his lone defeat coming in his last bout against Josh Kelly.
Moses Itauma made his pro debut in 2023, and he has already amassed a perfect record of 10-0 with eight knockouts, six in the first round and two in the second. That goes to show you that he is all about taking care of business as fast as possible. His Heavyweight counterpart, Demsey McKean, is coming off the first loss of his career at the hands of Filip Hrgović over one year ago. Prior to that setback, he had won 22 straight, 14 by way of knockout/technical knockout (TKO).
Issac Lowe and Lee McGregor will battle for the vacant WBC International Featherweight title. Lowe (30) is an orthodox boxer fighting out of the United Kingdom. He comes in on a four-fight win streak, with his lone two defeats coming by way of knockout. As for McGregor, he is 14-1 with 11 knockouts to boast of. He is also fighting out of the UK and will be giving up a slight reach advantage. The two men had a tense staredown earlier today (relive it here), so things could get very interesting from the opening bell.
Enjoy the fights!
Full Usyk vs. Fury 2 Fight Card:
Reignited' Main Event On DAZN PPV (6 p.m. ET):
Oleksandr Usyk (22-0) vs. Tyson Fury (34-1-1) | Heavyweight, 12x3 for WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
'Reignited' Undercard On DAZN PPV (11 a.m. ET):
Serhii Bohachuk (24-2) vs. Ishmael Davis (13-1) | 154 lbs., 12x3
Moses Itauma (10-0) vs. Demsey McKean (22-1) | Heavyweight, 10x3
Johnny Fisher (12-0) vs. Dave Allen (23-6-2) | Heavyweight, 10x3
Isaac Lowe (25-2-3) vs. Lee McGregor (14-1-1) | 122 lbs., 10x3
Daniel Lapin (10-0) vs. Dylan Colin (14-0) | 175 lbs., 10x3
Andrii Novytskyi (13-0) vs. Edgar Ramirez (10-1-1) | Heavyweight, 10x3 for WBC International Heavyweight Title
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