Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, adding WBC title to his own belts. Usyk rallied late to secure victory in back-and-forth bout.
Key Points
- Usyk wins by split decision, with two judges favoring him
- Usyk's late rally with a ninth-round knockdown secures victory
- Fury kissed Usyk on the head after the final bell, showing sportsmanship
Pros
- Oleksandr Usyk becomes the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years
- Usyk adds WBC title to his own belts, becoming the lineal heavyweight champion
Cons
- Tyson Fury suffers his first defeat in professional boxing