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‘Judges Weren’t Corrupt For Once?’ – Fighters & Fans React To Oleksandr Usyk’s Convincing Decision Win In Tyson Fury Rematch

The final major boxing fight of 2024 saw a lot of unity from fans, pundits, media, and fighters — it was a close, competitive fight but the right man won. Oleksandr Usyk edged out Tyson Fury in a unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight championships in the main event of a […]

The final major boxing fight of 2024 saw a lot of unity from fans, pundits, media, and fighters — it was a close, competitive fight but the right man won.

Oleksandr Usyk edged out Tyson Fury in a unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight championships in the main event of a Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 21.

Usyk worked his jab well in the opening frame, which proved to be a bit of a feeling-out process. The Ukrainian came out with a strong combination to start the second round, but Fury seemed to start to gain control, working his jab as the round went on.

“The Gypsy King” got on the front foot in the third round after a shot that Usyk thought was illegal but was not called such. The champ looked to land the big shots late in the round, which saw plenty of utilization of the jab by Fury. Usyk cracked the Brit with a couple of strong left hands during the fourth round, troubling Fury, who tried to use his reach and keep his opponent back. The former WBC titleholder fired back in the fifth, however, as he showed his physical prowess and landed strong, inside shots, especially to the body.

After a bit of a slower start to the sixth round, Usyk continued to land well on the inside. The seventh and eighth remained particularly quiet, though the Ukrainian remained in control, working over the challenger’s body.

And he appeared to open up a cut above one of Fury’s eyebrows late in the ninth frame, as he remained in control and forced “The Gypsy King” to need to answer quickly. Fury threw power from the get-go, looking to bully the champion with his own back to the scorecard wall seemingly. He appeared to gas out in the later portion, however, backing up to “The Cat’s” attacks.

Usyk landed a couple of strong left hands throughout the 11th, still backing Fury up. Both men emptied the tank in the 12th round, with the challenger landing some strong punches but the champ landing a rocking combinations in the closing seconds.

Oleksandr Usyk Retains Heavyweight Championships In Decision Win Over Tyson Fury

This was a rematch from their initial encounter in May, which saw Usyk edge out Fury in a split decision to win the WBC heavyweight title, becoming boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. This reign was not for long, however, as the IBF stripped him of the title not long after the win as a result of taking tonight’s rematch.

The IBF title was awarded to Daniel Dubois, who retained the championship with a knockout of Anthony Joshua in September.

Dubois was knocked out by Usyk in their August 2023 title fight. He called “The Cat” out following Saturday’s fight for a rematch of his own, which could realistically happen and give boxing another undisputed heavyweight champion, pending Dubois successfully defending the IBF title against Joseph Parker in February.

Oleksandr Usyk Goes Two-Up on Tyson Fury with Dominant Decision Victory: Usyk vs. Fury 2 Highlights

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Usyk vs. Fury 2 HighlightsOleksandr Usyk scored a second-straight win over ‘The Gypsy King‘ on Saturday night in Riyadh. Things got off to…

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Usyk vs. Fury 2 Highlights

Oleksandr Usyk scored a second-straight win over ‘The Gypsy King‘ on Saturday night in Riyadh.

Things got off to a quick start between the two as Usyk looked to target the body of Fury while ‘The Gypsy King’ attempted to get his jab going. It was Usyk’s feints and footwork that really stood out in the opening rounds as he continued to unleash his legendary left hand.

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Halfway through the fight, most analysts had the bout tied up or incredibly close, but it was the Ukrainian who would start to pull away in the later rounds, peppering Fury with combination after combination.

Fury started to turn it up in the fifth round, landing some solid shots to the body and letting his uppercut, but it wasn’t long before Usyk made the appropriate adjustments and climbed right back into the driver’s seat.

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Recognizing that he was likely down on the scorecards, Fury turned it up in the 12th and final round, looking for the one-hitter quitter. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be as Usyk’s seemingly limitless gas tank kept Fury on his back foot and rode out what he believed to be a certain victory.

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Official Result: Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112)

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Tyson Fury’s Wife’s Isolation Sparks Debate: Oleksandr Usyk Rejects Cutting Off Family for Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk wife Tyson Fury Paris WifeOleksandr Usyk has made it clear he has no interest in Tyson Fury’s unconventional training methods ahead of their…

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Oleksandr Usyk has made it clear he has no interest in Tyson Fury’s unconventional training methods ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight rematch on December 21, 2024, in Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk Fires Back at Tyson Fury’s Isolation Tactics

Tyson Fury, former heavyweight king, recently revealed that he hasn’t spoken to his wife, Paris, or their children for three months as part of his “beast mode” preparation. Fury’s decision to isolate himself entirely from his family has drawn attention as he seeks to reclaim the undisputed heavyweight championship from Usyk, who defeated him in May 2024.

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, however, sees things differently. Speaking in an interview with Frank Warren Boxing, the Ukrainian champion dismissed Fury’s approach and highlighted the importance of his own family in his daily routine. He said:

“No, I speak to my wife every day. Every time. Every second. Every minute. My children too. It’s helped me because it’s my family,” Usyk said. “Listen, for me, it doesn’t matter what Tyson does. For me, it matters what I do.”

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“I speak to my family EVERY day.” ? Usyk takes a different approach in camp to Tyson Fury… #UsykFury2 | Dec 21st | #RiyadhSeason

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‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury is determined to regain his titles and reassert his dominance in the heavyweight division. Meanwhile, Usyk remains focused on defending his position as the undisputed champion, seemingly unfazed by Fury’s psychological ploys.

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Oleksandr and Yekaterina Usyk

Their rivalry has been fueled by dramatic moments, including an 11-minute staredown during the final press conference. With both fighters adopting vastly different strategies, the rematch is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing bouts in heavyweight history.

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Tyson Fury and Paris Fury

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals His Top Song to Karaoke—And It’s a Classic

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals His Top Song to Karaoke—And It’s a ClassicOleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight boxing champion, recently shared his appreciation for “Low” by Lenny Kravitz, calling it one…

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals His Top Song to Karaoke—And It’s a Classic

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight boxing champion, recently shared his appreciation for “Low” by Lenny Kravitz, calling it one of his favorite songs for Karaoke. This was revealed shortly before his world title match against Tyson Fury.

Oleksandr Usyk’s Surprise Playlist: Why ‘Low’ by Lenny Kravitz Strikes a Chord

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Known for his colorful personality, Usyk incorporates music and dance into his public appearances. He is often dancing and singing in training. His interest in Kravitz’s soulful track shows what impressive taste the Ukranian athlete has. “Low,” from Kravitz’s Raise Vibration album blends rock and soul elements.

Oleksandr Usyk’s love of music has been a consistent part of his public persona. From singing patriotic anthems like “Oi u luzi chervona kalyna” to dressing in eye-catching costumes during fight promotions, he has become known for his theatrical approach outside the ring. Earlier this year, he dressed as Agent 47 from The Hitman video game series.

If you ever see Oleksandr Usyk at the karaoke his first choice will be a Lenny Kravitz classic, as revealed in an interview with Matchroom Boxing.

As Usyk prepares for his December 21 rematch against Tyson Fury, fans are watching closely to see how the champion performs against his greatest rival.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Results & Highlights: ‘The Cat’ Outpoints ‘The Gypsy King’ Again

The heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury took place today, and MMA News has you covered with all the action. Nine months on from their first showdown, which an undisputed heavyweight king crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis was stripped of the title in 2000, Usyk and Fury renewed hostilities […]

The heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury took place today, and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

Nine months on from their first showdown, which an undisputed heavyweight king crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis was stripped of the title in 2000, Usyk and Fury renewed hostilities in Saudi Arabia this week.

The pair collided in a memorable 12-round affair this past May, with the Ukrainian falling on the right side of a split decision to add the WBC title to his WBA (super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring belts.

With “The Cat” vacating the IBF gold a month on from his win over the previously undefeated “Gypsy King,” undisputed status wasn’t on the line today. Nevertheless, Saturday’s rematch in Riyadh wasn’t be short on stakes.

In the end, it was once again Usyk having his hand raised, this time with all three scorecards going in his favor.

With the event concluded, see below for the full results, followed by all the highlights.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Results & Highlights

  • Heavyweight Main Event: Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112)
  • Heavyweight: Moses Itauma def. Demsey McKean via TKO: R1, 1:57
  • Super Welterweight: Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis via TKO (corner stoppage): R6, 3:00
  • Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher def. Dave Allen via split decision (95-94, 96-93, 94-95)
  • Featherweight: Lee McGregor def. Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision (96-92, 97-91, 97-91)
  • Super Featherweight: Peter McGrail def. Rhys Edwards via unanimous decision (96-95, 96-94, 96-94)
  • Light Heavyweight: Daniel Lapin def. Dylan Colin via unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 99-91)
  • Heavyweight: Andrii Novytskyi def. Edgar Ramirez via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
  • Super Featherweight: Mohammed Alakel def. Joshua Ocampo via unanimous decision (60-53, 60-53, 60-53)

Mohammed Alakel Def. Joshua Ocampo

Andrii Novytskyi Def. Edgar Ramirez

Daniel Lapin Def. Dylan Colin

Peter McGrail Def. Rhys Edwards

Lee McGregor Def. Isaac Lowe

Johnny Fisher Def. Dave Allen

Serhii Bohachuk Def. Ishmael Davis

Moses Itauma Def. Demsey McKean

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Eddie Hearn Changes His Mind and Picks Tyson Fury Over Oleksandr Usyk: “Most Remarkable Things”

Eddie Hearn Changes His Mind and Picks Tyson Fury Over Oleksandr Usyk: "Most Remarkable Things"Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn is picking Tyson Fury to even the series against Oleksandr Usyk. Seven months removed…

Eddie Hearn Changes His Mind and Picks Tyson Fury Over Oleksandr Usyk: "Most Remarkable Things"

Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn is picking Tyson Fury to even the series against Oleksandr Usyk.

Seven months removed from their critically acclaimed clash in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the two heavyweight warriors will run it back this Saturday night, December 21, in one of the most anticipated rematches in modern boxing history.

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In May, Usyk came out on top, scoring a closely contested split decision win over ‘The Gyspy King’ to become boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight world champion in more than two decades.

As it stands, the Ukrainian is favored to come out on top once again with DraftKings sportsbook listing him as a -150 favorite versus Fury who is currently sitting as a +120 underdog.

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Eddie Hearn expects big things from Fury on Fight night

However, not everyone agrees with the line. In particular, British boxing promotion Eddie Hearn. Speaking with TNT Sports, Hearn truly believes that Fury will deliver something remarkable in Riyadh.

“Talk about how good he is, and I mean, people are feeding him with lines, but he’s still saying, ‘I will stop him. Yes, I am the best. Yes, I am.’ You know, and I’ve not really seen that before,” Hearn said. “So now Fury looks calm, he looks fear… I’m changing my mind. I’m going to go for Tyson Fury. And I just feel like this fight is about extraordinary things. Usyk always does extraordinary things, but every now and again, Fury is capable of the most remarkable things.”

Clearly, Hearn has a lot of faith in how Fury will respond to the first defeat of his career.

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