Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch has had its undercard announced – and will feature one of Britain’s top prospects.
Fury lost his undefeated record to Usyk after a split-decision victory for The Cat in May, who has now beaten Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Fury.
It saw Usyk also become the undisputed heavyweight champion, a title last held by Lennox Lewis in 1999.
But Fury will get the chance to win back three of those belts on December 21 in what promises to be a tantalising night of boxing – but keep your eyes on the undercard.
Tyson Fury is set to rematch Oleksandr Usyk on December 21
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Five fights have been added to the card including Moses Itauma, who has been dubbed ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’ because of his ferocious style of boxing.
The heavyweight has won all 10 of his previous professional bouts, eight of them by knockout, and will face Australia boxer Demsey McKean.
Itauma has garnered similar comparisons to Tyson because in the ring, he does not look the biggest, but he certainly has always been in the most powerful.
Iron Mike, who returns to the ring in November to face YouTube star Jake Paul, made quick work of heavyweights much bigger than him with his jaw-dropping speed and all-conquering power.
Like Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion ever at 21, Itauma is making a name for himself despite still just being 19.
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Itauma’s most recent bout saw him stop Mariusz Wach in the second round in July but McKean will be a bigger test, having won 22 of his 23 professional fights.
Also appearing on the Fury vs Usyk II undercard is an all-British heavyweight affair between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen.
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Moses Itauma has been dubbed ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’
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Another Brit-show will also see super-bantamweights Isaac Lowe and Lee McGregor fight one another.
Dennis McCann vs Peter McGrail and Serhii Bohachuk vs Israil Madrimov are also on the card.
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Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh said: “Before the two giants collide in Fury vs Usyk Reignited, the undercard is set to light up the ring.
“With some of the biggest names in boxing stepping into the ring, these matchups will set the stage for an unforgettable night.
“Mark your calendars—December 21 is a night you won’t want to miss.”