Tyson Fury has announced his return to the gym in preparation for a highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for December 21 in Saudi Arabia. Fury is eager to redeem himself after suffering his first professional defeat last month in a closely contested split decision against the Ukrainian heavyweight champion.
The 35-year-old British boxer shared a video on Instagram showing him training rigorously on a heavy bag, expressing his determination to come back stronger. “I’ve done everything in boxing but I haven’t come back from a loss,” Fury stated. “I relish the chance to redeem myself. December 21st is all me, undisputed here we come.”
Despite the fight being six months away, Fury is already counting down the days to what he views as a chance for redemption. In their previous bout, Fury appeared to be ahead until Usyk's decisive ninth-round knockdown, which swayed two of the three judges in Usyk's favor.
The rematch, swiftly announced following their initial encounter, faces uncertainty over the undisputed title. The IBF is considering Usyk’s request to retain his title, with the sanctioning body having previously indicated intentions to strip the champion if he did not immediately face their mandatory challenger.
Usyk, 36, holds the distinction of being the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era since Lennox Lewis nearly 25 years ago. As the boxing world watches with anticipation, Fury’s preparation and the outcome of the IBF’s decision will significantly impact the stakes of their December showdown.
