Christmas is usually a time for football, darts and little else on the sporting scene, but Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have something to say about that.

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Seven months on from their blockbuster maiden encounter, Fury is back to avenge the first professional defeat of his career in Riyadh.

Usyk won via split decision in May, and will be gunning for a more decisive KO to rubber-stamp his dominance over the heavyweight division.

Usyk was forced to vacate his IBF heavyweight belt shortly after becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

Fury will be desperate to strike back at Usyk to avenge his first loss in May as the split decision fell the way of the Ukrainian.

Fans across the globe will be excited to see a blockbuster fight between two of the best in the business, as well as discover the shape of heavyweight boxing going into 2025.

RadioTimes.com rounds up everything you need to know about the timings for the Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 fight.

When is Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2?

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 will take place on Saturday 21st December 2024.

Fans can tune in to watch Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 on DAZN PPV for a £24.99 fee with a seven-day free trial of DAZN, or a free month of DAZN with an instalment plan.

You can also tune in via Sky Sports Box Office for a one-off £24.95 fee. TNT Sports Box Office will also boast coverage for £24.99.

What time is Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2?

The Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 card begins at 7pm UK time on Saturday.

The headline fight between Usyk and Fury will take place several hours later, at approximately 11pm UK time. This is subject to change.

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 ring walk time

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are expected to make their way to the ring anytime from 11pm UK time.

The fight time is subject to change depending on how the previous fights develop, so keep an eye on the action on the day. Everything could shift at short notice on the night.

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 undercard

Below is the confirmed undercard information for the Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 fight.

  • Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury - for IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
  • Serhii Bohachuk v Israil Madrimov
  • Moses Itauma v Demsey McKean
  • Johnny Fisher v Dave Allen
  • Dennis McCann v Peter McGrail
  • Isaac Lowe v Lee McGregor
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Michael PottsSport Editor

Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.

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