Oleksandr Usyk has successfully defended his unified heavyweight world titles, defeating Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian champion won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 in his favor .
This victory marks Usyk's 23rd professional win, extending his undefeated record. Fury, on the other hand, has suffered his second career defeat, both of which came at the hands of Usyk.
The fight was a closely contested one, with Fury finding success in the early rounds. However, Usyk's superior technique and conditioning ultimately paid off, as he took control of the fight in the later rounds.
After the fight, Fury expressed his disappointment, claiming that he had won the fight by "at least three rounds." Meanwhile, Usyk praised Fury as a "great fighter" and a "great opponent" ¹.
The victory sets up Usyk for a potential fight against Daniel Dubois, who called out the Ukrainian champion after the fight. Usyk also hinted at the possibility of moving back down to cruiserweight, a division he previously dominated ¹.
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