Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Fury in a thrilling split decision to become the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk nearly stopped Fury in the ninth round; he took command of the exciting bout. The British fighter persevered through a standing ten count and reached the final round but ultimately lost the decision.
On two scorecards, Usyk prevailed 115-112 and 114-113, while the third judge scored it 114-113 against him.
What Does Tyson Fury Have To Say About His Professional Boxing Career After His Loss?
Ricky Hatton permitted Tyson Fury to step away from the ring if he defeated Oleksandr Usyk in their Saturday night bout.
With his sights set on becoming the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion, the 35-year-old Gypsy King was the center of attention as he got ready for the most incredible fight of his career.
The judgment caused the 35-year-old Fury to lose after 16 years of professional boxing. But a rematch later in the year will immediately allow him to exact revenge.
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According to Tyson Fury, he won the bout, and the judges supported Oleksandr Usyk because his country is facing a war-like situation. During a press conference with DAZN, Tyson Fury said, “ I believe I won that fight. His country is at war so people are siding with someone whose country is at war.”
Tyson Fury says he isn’t boxing because he loves the money but because he is in love with the game. The boxer has been boxing since he was a child. Fury says he enjoys the boxing game and has no plans to retire. He doesn’t know how he might end it, but someday, when he can no longer enjoy the sport, “He will pack it up.”
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