REVEALED: The undercard for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is revealed… and fans are wondering why the Gypsy King is being mentioned first

The undercard for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been revealed.

Usyk became the first undisputed world champion of the four-belt era in May, stripping Fury of his WBC title to write his name into the history books as one of boxing’s all-time greats.

Fury had the upper hand midway through the fight after a few hard-fought opening rounds, but Usyk made an impressive comeback in the closing stages and dramatically gained a 10-8 lead in round nine by delivering a series of punches to the Gypsy King stumbled against the ropes.

The pair will face off for the second time on December 21 in Saudi Arabia – and fans are wondering whether the Gypsy King has what it takes to get revenge on Usyk.

The undercard for the highly anticipated fight has been announced. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh shares the lineup ahead of Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed title fight with Dmitry Bivol this weekend.

Usyk became the first undisputed world champion of the four-belt era in May, stripping Fury of his WBC title to write his name into the history books as one of boxing’s all-time greats

The co-main event will be an exciting duel between Ukraine’s Serhii Bohachuk (24-2, 23 KOs) and Uzbekistan’s Israil Madrimov (9-0-1, 6 KOs).

Both men are known for their power and aggressive style, with Bohachuk boasting an astonishing knockout rate – he has knocked out 23 of his opponents.

The Manny Robles-trained Ukrainian puncher is looking to bounce back from his loss to Vergil Ortiz Jr. and make his mark on the world stage.

Madrimov, a former amateur standout and Olympic alternate for Uzbekistan, has been on the fast track since turning professional.

Known for his skilled boxing skills and his ability to switch between the orthodox and southpaw stances, Madrimov compiles a record of 10-1-1.

Madrimov became world champion at the age of 29 after ten professional fights, but lost his last fight against Terence Crawford.

Madrimov’s last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Crawford, in which he lost his WBA super welterweight title.

In the heavyweight division, 19-year-old British superstar Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) faces his toughest test yet against Australian Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).

Widely regarded as one of the sport’s brightest talents, Itauma has leveled his opponents with ease, eliminating eight of his opponents in the process.

Standing at 6’3″ tall with an imposing physique, the young fighter has already been compared to the young Mike Tyson for his fearsome power and relentless pressure.

McKean, a 6-foot-2 southpaw, will take part in the competition, which will take place on December 21st.

In the heavyweight division, 19-year-old British superstar Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) faces his toughest test yet against Australian Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).

Widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest talents, Itauma has leveled his opponents with ease, eliminating eight of his opponents in the process

McKean, a former rugby league player turned boxer, has fought internationally, including on high-profile cards in the UK and US.

Despite recently suffering a loss to Filip Hrgović, McKean remains a credible heavyweight goaltender.

For Itauma, a win over an opponent of McKean’s caliber would further cement his reputation as a future title contender.

In another heavyweight bout, Johnny Fisher (12-0, 11 KOs), aka “The Romford Bull,” faces British journeyman Dave Allen (21-6-2, 18 KOs).

This will be Fisher’s first fight since his surgery – which ruled him out of his scheduled fight with Andrii Rudenko on the Catterall-Prograis undercard.

A seasoned and colorful veteran, Dave Allen has become a cult figure in British boxing – fighting the likes of Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz.

After a brief retirement, Allen returned to the ring in 2023 and remains a dangerous opponent who can upset less experienced fighters.

Dennis McCann and Peter McGrail have also been pitted against each other, while Isaac Lowe and Lee McGregor will also face off on the undercard.

But it wasn’t the undercard that caused the most stir in the boxing community, but rather the fact that Fury’s name is being billed first despite losing the first fight.

Normally, the fighter who wins the first fight gets top priority for the rematch, but this time Fury’s name takes center stage – a decision that has caused surprise and speculation among fans and pundits alike.

In another heavyweight bout, Johnny Fisher (12-0, 11 KOs), aka “The Romford Bull,” faces British journeyman Dave Allen (21-6-2, 18 KOs).

Fury, the self-proclaimed “Gypsy King,” suffered a hard-fought defeat to Usyk in their first meeting, which took place earlier this year.

The Ukrainian Unified Champion defeated Fury in a tactical masterclass, retaining his WBA, IBF and WBO titles and adding Fury’s WBC belt to his collection.

It was a humbling result for Fury, who had entered the ring undefeated, and many expected his size and unorthodox style to overwhelm Usyk.

Instead, it was Usyk’s speed, precision and boxing IQ that led him to a unanimous decision victory.

Given the result, many expected Usyk, now undisputed heavyweight champion, to come out on top in the rematch.

In boxing tradition, the defending champion – particularly the one who achieved a victory in the previous fight – is often the headliner.

However, on the promotional posters and marketing materials for the second fight, Fury’s name is listed first, sparking debate about the reasons for the choice.