The WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and IBF/WBA/WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk are scheduled to have a rematch on October 12th or 13th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as per Saudi boxing leader Turki Alarusik’s plan.
There are concerns about whether 35-year-old Fury can recover and prepare for the rematch only five months after his last fight with Usyk on May 18th.
The possibility of an additional $10 million withdrawal penalty for the October rematch has not been confirmed by Turki Alarcik; however, imposing penalties could increase the likelihood of the fight happening.
Questions arise about Fury’s ability to get through training without getting injured and potentially delaying the fight again.
It is crucial for the rescheduled match on May 18th to proceed as planned without any postponements due to injuries to ensure competitive and engaging fights.
Fans are eager for the winner of the rematch to face Anthony Joshua directly rather than having another Fury vs. Usyk bout.
A potential scenario where Fury loses both fights to Usyk could jeopardize the highly anticipated Fury vs. Joshua showdown.
While Alarusik envisions a Joshua vs. Fury fight in March 2025, the stipulations regarding both fighters needing to win for the bout to happen remain unclear.
The impact of losses on Fury and Joshua may not be significant in light of Francis Ngannou still being a prominent option for Joshua’s opponent despite his recent loss.
If Usyk triumphs in the rematch with Fury, it is sensible to propose a match between Usyk and Joshua in March, hinting that the ultimate winner between Fury and Usyk will face A.J.
