Oleksandr Usyk discomfited Tyson Fury to emerge the undisputed champion in Saudi Arabia.
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| Professional heavyweight boxers, Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine) and Tyson Fury (Britain) in action at the Ring of Fire, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday 18 May, 2024. Photo: @Turki_alalshikh |
The British professional boxer conceded a split-decision points defeat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on an action-filled night as the Ukrainian professional boxer became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
In the ninth round, Fury who started well was given a standing count and saved by the bell following Usyk’s fierce attack.
Fury appeared certain of victory before Usyk broke down in tears when he was pronounced winner.
115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury, reads the scorecard.
