TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will finally dance for all the heavyweight hardware this weekend.
After nearly three years of build-up, the pair will take part in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in nearly a QUARTER OF A CENTURY on Saturday night.
EPATyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk throw down for all the heavyweight marbles this weekend[/caption]
GettyThe pair’s showdown has been brewing for the best part of three years[/caption]
ReutersFight fans are wondering if there is a rematch clause in their lucrative deal[/caption]
Saudi Arabia will play host to the duo’s date with destiny, which will crown the first undisputed ruler of the division since Brit icon Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Boxing fans, casual and hardcore alike, are counting down the hours until the fists start flying in the historic Riydah rumble.
But several fight fans have one question on their mind ahead of the bout: Is there a rematch clause?
Well, SunSport is on hand to answer all your queries about a potential second fight between the pair.
Is there a rematch clause for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?
A rematch clause proved to be a contentious issue before the first collapse of the undisputed dust-up.
The pair were on course to throw down in a Wembley war last April before WBC heavyweight king Fury demanded a rematch clause be REMOVED from the contract.
Fury took his demands to social media and very the public negotiations eventually led to the spring showdown falling through.
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The rematch clause, however, didn’t appear to be an issue in negotiations for Saturday night’s Saudi showdown.
TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
SunSport understands a TWO-WAY clause in place, meaning both men – should they lose – can contractually trigger a rematch.
When will the rematch take place?
At this moment in time, there is no date in place for a potential second meeting between Fury and Usyk.
It depends entirely on the punishment absorbed by both fighters on Saturday night and if no serious injuries are sustained.
Should both men come out relatively unscathed, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they do the dance again before the end of the year.
But should one of them suffer a serious injury such as a horror cut or a very bad concussion from a KO, they likely won’t renew their rivalry until early next year.
GETTYA date for a potential rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is not known[/caption]
Will all the belts be on the line in the rematch?
There is a very simple answer to that question: NO!
That’s because the winner of the bout is set to be STRIPPED of the IBF heavyweight title shortly after their coronation.
The IBF will relieve the victor of their prestigious red belt in order for their mandatory challenger – a title currently held by Filip Hrgovic – to vie for the title.
The American sanctioning body has been patient and allowed an undisputed bout to be pursued for the best part of two years.
And they’re adamant they won’t let the progression of their own rankings be delayed any further after Fury and Usyk throw down.
It’s unclear exactly when they’ll strip the victor and subsequently begin the process of fragmenting the belts.
AFPThe winner of this weekend’s fight will be STRIPPED of the IBF heavyweight title[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
