Oleksandr Usyk, a Ukrainian boxer, has become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing's glamour division, following a split-decision victory over Tyson Fury in Round 9. Fury was initially awarded a score of 114-113, but Usyk's scores were overruled by 114-113 and 115-112, giving Fury his first professional loss. The two-fight deal included a planned rematch on October 12 in Riyadh, where Fury will attempt to even the score and move onto a superfight with Anthony Joshua in the first quarter of 2025.
Usyk's promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, confirmed that he was ready for the rematch. Fury, who had a 39-pound and six-inch advantage over Usyk, stated that he won the fight and would return with a rematch clause. Usyk appeared on the brink of finishing Fury in Round 9, but the last punch caused Fury to slump into the ropes, holding him up for the ninth knockdown of his career.
Usyk's fight was a significant event in boxing's history, marking a significant milestone in the sport's history. Fury's victory marks a significant milestone in the fight for heavyweight titles, marking a significant milestone in the sport's history.
Usyk's promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, confirmed that he was ready for the rematch. Fury, who had a 39-pound and six-inch advantage over Usyk, stated that he won the fight and would return with a rematch clause. Usyk appeared on the brink of finishing Fury in Round 9, but the last punch caused Fury to slump into the ropes, holding him up for the ninth knockdown of his career.
Usyk's fight was a significant event in boxing's history, marking a significant milestone in the sport's history. Fury's victory marks a significant milestone in the fight for heavyweight titles, marking a significant milestone in the sport's history.
