Boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh has captured the imagination of fans with his new promo trailer for the fiercely anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
The pair will square off on December 21, returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following their undisputed heavyweight showdown back in May.
Oleksandr Usyk, of course, emerged from their first encounter with all four major titles, producing a tremendous performance to edge a keenly contested split decision.
But now, after he was nearly stopped in the ninth round of their compelling clash, Tyson Fury looks to win the fourth rematch of his professional career.
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Turki Alalshikh releases Riyadh Season promo for Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s rematch
Since his introduction to the world of boxing, Alalshikh has spearheaded a series of Riyadh Season events that, until now, were firmly in the realm of fantasy.
Not only has he delivered some of the sport’s biggest fights in recent years, but the Saudi boxing chief has also put a significant amount of emphasis on the promotion behind his shows.
Ahead of Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s 5v5 card in June, for instance, Riyadh Season produced a trailer, inspired by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, to further increase fans’ excitement for the showdown between Matchroom and Queensberry.
Then, a medieval themed promo video, depicting Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol as two, battle-hardened warriors, took center stage before their undisputed dustup in October.
For Usyk vs. Fury 2, though, Alalshikh has decided to run with a vastly different angle, revealing a horror movie-style trailer that shows the two heavyweights tormenting one another throughout their training camps.
Boxing fans react to Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 promo
While their second encounter at the end of this year is serious business, Usyk and Fury’s promo has seemingly added a more light-hearted layer to their story.
Both fighters, after all, are known for their captivating personalities and menacing auras, knowing exactly when to switch between each character.
In that sense, the Riyadh Season trailer has largely encapsulated the tale of this matchup, with most boxing fans hailing the brief but powerful video on social media.
One fan said: “It’s definitely the best one. Took a downturn with the Guy Richie one. This one’s class!”
Someone else said: “No. Makes no sense for Usyk to be haunted by Fury after knocking him from pillar to post and becoming undisputed Champ.”