Tyson Fury will seek to avenge his first professional loss when he faces Oleksandr Usyk in a highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia this Christmas.

The Gypsy King missed the opportunity to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 following his defeat to the Ukrainian in their first bout.

Usyk scored a ninth-round knockdown of Fury on his way to victory in their historic fight aimed at unifying all four major belts for the first time in 25 years.

Usyk won by split decision with two judges scoring it 115-112 and 114-113 in his favor, while the third judge ruled in Fury's favor with a score of 114-113.

However, the rematch will not be for the undisputed heavyweight titles, as Usyk was required to relinquish his IBF belt.