Usyk defeats Fury in Saudi Arabia: title defense with flying colors!

Usyk defeats Fury in Saudi Arabia: title defense with flying colors!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A top -class spectacle! Oleksandr Usyk prevailed on Saturday evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, against the British boxing giant Tyson Fury and defended his undisputed heavyweight title. With a unanimous decision by the judges, Usyk remains undefeated and consolidates his place at the top of boxing!

The judges Gerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Ignacio Robles agreed and evaluated the fight with 116-112 in favor of USYK. A clear victory that makes the boxing world excited! Usyk scored 179 out of 423 strokes - these are impressive 42 percent! In contrast, Fury, who entered the ring with a balance of 34 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, could only land 144 out of 509 strokes - just 28 percent!

a fight full of drama

The reservations were characterized by excitement, because Fury had suffered his first defeat against Usyk in May. The atmosphere in the arena was electrifying when the two boxers entered the ring. Usyk, which is known for its speed and technology, was not impressed by Fury's initial pressure. While Fury dominated the first two rounds, Usyk found his rhythm in the third round and began to land targeted hits.

Especially in the sixth round, Usyk showed his class when he faltered Fury twice with his left hand. The pressure on Fury grew, and it became clear that the additional weight he carried with it increasingly burdened him. Usyk, on the other hand, remained calm and patient, which gave him the decisive advantage.

In the tenth round, Fury tried to strike back with all my strength, but Usyk held up and countered with precise blows. The last round was a real fireworks display when both fighters gave everything to impress the judges. While Fury hoped for one last appearance, Usyk was looking for the perfect conclusion.

technology in the ring

A special highlight of the evening was the announcement by the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh that an experimental AI judge would also provide results. This innovative virtual referee saw Usyk as the winner with 118-112-another sign of his superiority in the ring!

After the fight, Fury was visibly disappointed and immediately left the ring to explain later in the changing room: "I thought I won the fight by at least three rounds. I dominated the action." Despite his defeat, Fury remains optimistic and firmly believes that he won the fight.

USYK, which came into the ring with a balance of 23 wins and 14 Kos, was interrupted by his opponent Daniel Dubois, who asked for a revenge. "I want my revenge, Usyk," called Dubois. Usyk reacted calmly and asked those responsible: "Your excellence, let me fight against Daniel. Thank you very much!"

An evening full of emotions, drama and unforgettable moments - Usyk remains the king of heavyweight and the boxing world looks banned for the next steps!