GEA announces date for Fury-Usyk rematch

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced Saturday, December 21, 2024, as the date for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

GEA chairman Turki Alalshikh declared on Wednesday that the rematch would take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

GEA, formerly the General Authority for Entertainment, is a government department in Saudi Arabia that regulates the country’s entertainment industry.

Usyk emerged victorious via split decision when the rivals met earlier this month to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 and first in the four-belt era.

It had been well-publicised in the lead-up to the fight that the Fury-Usyk contract included a rematch clause.

Usyk beats Fury to become heavyweight champion

Alalshikh tweeted: “The rematch between the Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Champion Tyson Fury is now scheduled on the 21 of December 2024 during Riyadh Season.

“The world will watch another historical fight again…Our commitment to boxing fans continues…We hope you enjoy it…🥊🔥🇸🇦”

Fury’s promoter Fank Warren had earlier said: “I spoke to him (Fury) after the fight and obviously when he got back just to make sure he’s okay. He was very disappointed but very philosophical.

“The rematch was signed before the first fight took place anyway. Both fighters said they want it and we’ll go from there.

“It was a fabulous fight, two absolute gladiators who didn’t leave anything in the ring in an epic fight in the most important fight of the 21st century.

“A very, very close fight and I think it will be an even bigger one next time.”

The Star