Following the fight in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian fighter won by split decision.
Sunday 19 May 2024 01:04, United Kingdom
Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating Tyson Fury in the biggest boxing match of the century.
Following the fight in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian fighter won by split decision.
Usyk won two cards, 115-112 and 114-113, and Fury took the other card, 114-113.
After the fight, Fury disputed the loss, saying, “I think I won that fight. I think he won a few rounds, but I won more rounds.”
“Don’t get me wrong, I won that fight and I’ll be back.”
In response, Usyk said, “I’m ready for a rematch.”
Fury was under pressure from the start, with Usyk taking over the center of the ring with an aggressive attack early on.
At one point, Fury was pushed against the ropes and began laughing as Usyk applied pressure.
‘The Gypsy King’ looked relaxed as he moved around the ring and selected his shots early in the round.
However, Fury appeared to be in serious danger after Usyk landed a right hook in the ninth round.
The Ukrainian unloaded and followed up at will, but somehow the bookmakers’ favourite got to his feet and was given a standing 10-second count that was saved by the bell.
Last night Fury weighed 262 pounds (18th place 10 pounds), nearly three stone heavier than Usyk, who hit a career-high of 223 pounds (15th place 13 pounds).
Fury refused to look at his opponent at Thursday’s press conference but didn’t back down at last night’s weigh-in. almost got hit before being separated by his entourage.
Usyk was the first to arrive at the ring dressed as a Cossack warrior.
Fury went into a song by Barry White and Bonnie Tyler, and the “Gypsy King” danced on stage for a few minutes before the song changed to “Holding Out for a Hero.”
Anthony Joshua watched from ringside and was confident he could face the winner early next year.
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