Tyson Fury plan crumbles, world champion agrees fight - Oleksandr Usyk’s dream scenario

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to face off for the second time this year in a heavyweight rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh tonight.

The 'Gypsy King' is eyeing a third bout with the undefeated Ukrainian if he emerges victorious, but Usyk has different plans should he win again. The pair first met in the same arena they will be fighting in this weekend back in May, when Usyk secured a narrow split-decision victory after 12 rounds.

Usyk, known as 'The Cat', was too fast and strategic for Fury during their encounter, with the judges scoring it 115-112, 114-113, 113-114 in his favour. He claimed Fury's WBC heavyweight title in his win, adding it to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO belts, becoming the first undisputed champ in the division since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

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However, his reign was brief, as he gave up his IBF belt to offer Fury an immediate rematch instead of facing mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, who has since unified his interim belt with the organisation. Usyk is putting his WBA, WBC and WBO belts on the line when he faces Fury again on Saturday - but what lies ahead for the 37-year-old if he secures another win over his long-standing adversary?

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to lock horns again on December 21 with the Brit attempting to avenge his defeat by the Ukrainian in May. Victory for Fury could also set up a huge domestic showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua next year

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Fury has been outspoken about wanting a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk, should he win their upcoming