Oleksandr Usyk retained his undisputed heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The judges scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Usyk, who landed 179 out of 423 punches thrown. Fury only connected with 144 of his 509 punches. Usyk’s speed and power ultimately proved to be the difference in the fight.
The rematch lived up to expectations, with Usyk dominating the second half of the fight as Fury struggled with the added weight. Despite Fury’s spirited effort in the later rounds, Usyk’s precise combinations and strategic approach secured the win.
In other matches on the card, Serhii Bohachuk, Johnny Fisher, Lee McGregor, and Peter McGrail also secured victories. Following his win, Usyk was challenged by Daniel Dubois for a rematch in 2023, which Usyk accepted. The IBF belt was not on the line as Usyk was stripped for not facing the mandatory challenger.
Overall, the night belonged to Usyk, who remains undefeated and solidifies his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion.
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