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Fury Falls to Usyk in Rematch; Undercard Adjustments

The highly anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place on December 14, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Usyk emerging victorious once again. The Ukrainian boxer's strategic and technical prowess proved too much for Fury, who despite his physical advantages and aggressive approach, was outmaneuvered throughout the fight.

In the lead-up to the main event, the undercard experienced a significant change. Peter McGrail, who was originally set to face Dennis McCann for the European and British super bantamweight titles, saw his opponent withdrawn due to an adverse finding in an anti-doping test. Rhys Edwards, an unbeaten Welsh boxer, stepped in as the replacement, ensuring McGrail remained on the card.

The adjustment was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in organizing boxing events in Saudi Arabia, and by BOXXER, Edwards' promoter. This change meant that Edwards had to postpone his previously scheduled fight against Leon Woodstock to take on McGrail.

The Usyk vs. Fury 2 event was part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded entertainment and sports festival, and it lived up to its billing with Usyk's masterclass performance. Usyk's victory solidified his position as the undisputed heavyweight champion, a title he has held since becoming the first boxer in 20 years to achieve this feat.

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