Fury-Usyk the sequel tipped to be better than original

Frank Warren says Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk "will be announced in due course" following their thrilling contest in Saudi Arabia, with the veteran British promoter predicting it will be better than the original.

Usyk beat Fury by split decision in Riyadh on Saturday to become undisputed world heavyweight champion.

"There will be a rematch and that will be confirmed and announced in due course," said Warren on Wednesday.

"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."

Usyk handed Fury his first professional defeat in Riyadh, and Warren believes a victory for the 'Gypsy King' against the Ukrainian, who has won all of his 22 fights, would further cement his reputation as an all-time great.

"I think his legacy is there," said Warren.

"Of course, he wants to win and he's got to win. He's only asking for the rematch because he thinks he can win. He believes in himself and it would cement his legacy.

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

Warren, who signed Fury ahead of his comeback in 2018, predicts his fighter to get the job done second time around.

When asked why Fury would win the rematch, Warren said: "He's a fighting man, it's what he brings to the ring. He's been caught a couple of times in his last couple of fights but he gets up and shows what he's made of.

"I don't want to see that happen. But like Usyk, he's very similar, they're very cute guys who know their boxing and I have confidence in Tyson.

"That fight has taken a lot out of both of them so we will see."