In a landmark event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine emerged victorious against Britain's Tyson Fury by a split decision (115–112, 113–114, 114–113) after a grueling 12-round heavyweight boxing match on Saturday.
Usyk’s triumph marks a significant milestone as he secures Fury's World Boxing Council (WBC) title, adding it to his existing World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) belts. This achievement makes Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 and the inaugural champion of the four-belt era.
Expressing his elation post-fight, Usyk stated, \"It's a big opportunity for me, for my family, for my country, for history. It's a great day.\" Throughout the match, Usyk demonstrated superior strategy and skill, outscoring Fury in the eighth, ninth, and tenth rounds. Notably, he landed 14 punches in the ninth round, forcing Fury against the ropes. Although Fury made a spirited comeback in the final round, Usyk’s early dominance proved decisive.
This unification not only elevates Usyk’s standing in the boxing world but also unites the major heavyweight titles, setting a new standard for the division. Fans and analysts alike are celebrating Usyk’s exceptional performance and his place in boxing history.
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Usyk beats Fury to unite heavyweight titles, first in four belts era
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