Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will take place on 21 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The date was announced by the country’s chair of its General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh.

Usyk won on a split decision when the rivals met earlier this month to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

That fight was also held in Saudi Arabia.

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

Writing on social media on Wednesday, Mr Alalshikh said: “The rematch… 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.”

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Fury’s promoter Fank Warren told Sky Sports this week: “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.”

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