Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury in Heavyweight Championship Rematch.
In a thrilling rematch, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury with a unanimous decision, earning scores of 116-112 from all three judges.
The victory handed Fury his second consecutive loss, following their previous bout in May. Usyk, who was relentless with his left hook and controlled the pace of the fight, extends his perfect record to 23-0 with 14 knockouts.
The 37-year-old Ukrainian, already an undisputed cruiserweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, had previously made history by becoming the first four-belt heavyweight champion in May.
This time, only the WBA, WBO, and WBC titles were on the line, as Usyk relinquished his IBF belt to avoid facing challenger Daniel Dubois. Usyk spoke highly of Fury, calling him a “great fighter” and a tough opponent who “makes me strong.”
Fury, now 34-2-1, was clearly disappointed stating that he felt he won both of their fights. He refused to discuss his future plans, leaving the question of retirement open.
