Tyson Fury activates rematch clause to fight Oleksandr Usyk in October

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 scheduled for October 12-13

Promoter Frank Warren has today confirmed that Tyson Fury will trigger the rematch clause to face Oleksandr Usyk again in October 2024, for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

It was the incredible Ukrainian Usyk who prevailed in the first fight, last weekend, May 18, in Saudi Arabia to be crowned this century's first ever undisputed world heavyweight champion.

Fury appeared to have the upper hand in the first half of the fight until Usyk came on strong to buzz him with a huge left hand in the ninth, ruled a knockdown after the ropes kept the British boxer upright.

Two judges were split at 114-113 each, but a 115-112 card handed the victory to Usyk.

The rematch will be expected to take place on the weekend of October 12-13th in Riyadh.