Tyson Fury is gearing up for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This Saturday night, Fury aims to avenge his only career defeat. In May, Usyk bested Fury in a split decision, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. Now, Fury is determined to reclaim his title and has shifted his focus from a much-anticipated bout with Anthony Joshua to a potential trilogy with Usyk.
- Fury vs. Usyk II: Tyson Fury is set for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, aiming to avenge his only career defeat and reclaim the heavyweight title.
- Unique AI Judge Experiment: The fight will feature an AI-powered judge scoring alongside traditional judges, though it won’t influence the official outcome.
- Fury’s Focus and Confidence: Fury dismissed claims of underestimating Usyk in their first match and remains determined to secure victory and potentially set up a trilogy.
- Context of Heavyweight Boxing: Fury criticized Anthony Joshua’s recent career struggles, emphasizing his own focus on Usyk and his vision for a lasting legacy in the sport.
Fury recently commented on Joshua’s career, which he believes is in disarray following a knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois in June. Dubois claimed the IBF heavyweight title at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, a title Usyk vacated. Fury, speaking to Al Arabiya, stated, “Joshua’s in tatters. He has got to pick up the pieces from his last fight.” Analysts from sports outlets have echoed Fury’s sentiments, highlighting Joshua’s need to rebuild.
Fury’s focus remains on Usyk, who handed him his first career loss. The judges at their last encounter scored the match 115–112 and 114–113 in favor of Usyk, with one judge scoring 114–113 for Fury. Despite the loss, Fury has dismissed suggestions that he underestimated Usyk. “No, I didn’t. He got a decision over me and won by one point, good luck to the guy,” Fury commented.
As Fury prepares for the rematch, a unique twist awaits. An AI-powered judge will score the fight as part of an experiment, although its score won’t affect the official outcome. Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh announced this innovation, aiming to minimize human error and bias.
Fury’s confidence is evident as he prepares to face Usyk again. He envisions victory and a potential third fight with the Ukrainian champion. “We’re going to run it back on Saturday, and it’s going to be victory for me,” Fury declared. The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh is set to host this high-stakes encounter, drawing global attention to what many consider the fight of the century.