Usyk-Fury rematch ‘will be even better’ – Warren

Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren believes the rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and his boxer “will be better” than the first fight.

Warren, 72, said a rematch of Saturday’s thrilling encounter in Saudi Arabia “will be announced in due course”.

Usyk beat Briton Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

“There will be a rematch,” Warren said.

“I think it will be better than the original fight.

“They both know each other, they’ve shared the ring and they’ll be looking to use what they’ve gained from the fight as an advantage to beat their opponent.”

Ukraine’s Usyk, who was also an undisputed champion at cruiserweight, handed Fury his first professional loss to add the WBC belt to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

The pair are expected to meet again for a rematch in October but it is unlikely all four belts will be on the line, with the IBF planning to strip Usyk as he will not be facing its mandatory challenger next.

Warren says the belts are not a crucial motivation for Fury to get back in the ring as he looks for revenge.

“Of course, he [Fury] wants to win and he’s got to win,” Warren said.

“He’s only asking for the rematch because he thinks he can win. He believes in himself and it would cement his legacy.

“Everyone out there thinks Usyk is the best out there so let’s see what Tyson does. He rang me and he said he wants the rematch so here we are.”