Usyk defeats Fury: The boxing match of the year in Saudi Arabia!

Usyk defeats Fury: The boxing match of the year in Saudi Arabia!

Oleksandr Usyk triumphs over Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia and defends his undisputed heavyweight title!

A top -class spectacle! Oleksandr Usyk remains undefeated and defends his undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous judgment against Tyson Fury in the glittering arena of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The box fans were electrified when the two giants entered the ring!

The judges Gerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Ignacio Robles had no doubt and unanimously evaluated the fight for USYK with 116-112. A clear victory that underlined the dominance of the Ukrainian!

a struggle of the contrasts

USYK, who has 23 fights and 14 Kos on his account, landed an impressive 179 out of 423 strokes - that's a whopping 42 percent! In contrast, Fury, who climbed into the ring with 34-2-1 and 24 Kos, could only bring 144 out of 509 strokes (28 percent). A clear proof of USYKS superior technology!

"I win, that's good," said Usyk modest when he was asked about his performance. "It is not my thing to question the judgments. Thank you, God!" A true champion that recognizes the importance of victory!

The anticipation for this fight was huge after Fury had to accept his first defeat against Usyk in May. The two boxers ensured an atmosphere that captivated the spectators. Fury, who appeared like Santa Claus with a lavish beard, came to the ring in a bright red Christmas coat, accompanied by Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You". An appearance that caused a sensation!

The fight started quickly, and Fury dominated the first two rounds. But Usyk, the master of adaptation, countered in the third and fourth round with precise body hits and powerful combinations. In the sixth round, Usyk Fury had twice tumbled - a moment that had the audience cheered!

In the second half of the fight, it became clear that Fury had to deal with the additional weight. Usyk's calm and patient approach paid off, while Fury was increasingly under pressure. Usyk used its speed to land lightning -fast combinations and damage Fury.

an unexpected challenger

In the tenth round, Fury tried to pull the helm around and came with full force. But Usyk held against it with a stable jab and countered with a uppercut. In the eleventh round, Usyk's speed came back and he continued Fury with his combinations.

In the last round of the round, the tension was tangible! Fury wanted to leave a last impression with the judges while Usyk was looking for the decisive blow. A truly gripping finale!

Fury, who is now 5-1 in retrospective, left the ring immediately after the result was announced. He later said: "I thought I won the fight by at least three rounds. I dominated the events." With a swollen right eye, he said: "I will believe until my last breath that I won this fight."

Another excitement followed when Daniel Dubois, who defeated Usyk on August 26, 2023 by Ko, while Usyk's interview stepped onto the stage and asked for a revenge. "I want my revenge, Usyk," Dubois demanded. Usyk reacted promptly and asked those responsible: "Your excellence, let me fight Daniel. Thank you very much."

usyk knelt down after the last gong strike, knowing that he had won the fight. A truly memorable evening in boxing!