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Topics: Boxing, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabia, Heavyweight Boxing
Rory O'Callaghan
Topics: Boxing, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabia, Heavyweight Boxing
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will once again meet in the ring later this month for their highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Fury, 36, suffered the first professional defeat of his career against Usyk in their first meeting in Riyadh back in May.
Usyk, 37, was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion after winning via split decision on the judges' scorecards.
The pair will face each other again in Saudi Arabia on December 21 but the undisputed title won't be on the line, with Usyk vacating his IBF title following his victory over Fury – with British fighter Daniel Dubois now in possession of the belt.
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Fury has previously admitted Usyk won the first fight "fair and square" but is predicting a comprehensive victory over the Ukrainian in their rematch.
"As it would seem, my rematch[es] with people always ends one way, I always end up knocking them out in the rematch," Fury said in October.
"Whoever I faced more than once has been knocked out in the rematch. So I'm envisaging something similar in the second fight with Usyk."
Now, just days away from the event, the fight has been simulated by YouTube channel PhantomFlame using the new boxing game 'Undisputed'.
In the simulation, the opening rounds of the fight are evenly contested with Fury attempting to use his range and Usyk looking to get on the inside.
But as the fight progresses, former champion Fury begins to take control of the bout thanks to his range, height and weight advantage.
There is a pivotal moment in the 10th round of the fight, with Fury connecting with a massive body shot on Usyk.
And in the following round, Fury lands a devastating overhand right on Usyk – dazing the Ukrainian champion.
The 'Gypsy King' then follows it up with a barrage of punches, eventually finishing the fight with massive right hook – with Usyk unable to beat the count.
It remains to be seen whether the actual fight later this month will result in a similar finish. But one thing is for certain, all eyes will be on Riyadh for another blockbuster event.
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UK viewers can watch the fight legally on DAZN, Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
Fans can pay £24.99 on DAZN and will also receive a one-month membership.
Elsewhere, it is £24.95 on Sky Sports or fans can sign up for a monthly subscription to discovery+, the home of TNT Sports, for £30.99.