Tyson Fury faced yet another defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight boxing rematch, held recently at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This unanimous decision loss came after Fury had previously lost to Usyk by split decision seven months earlier. Usyk showcased his superior technical skills throughout the 12 rounds, landing 42% of his punches (179 out of 423) compared to Fury’s 28% accuracy (144 out of 509), as reported by DAZN. The judges scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Usyk, who retained his WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles.
During a post-fight interview, Usyk expressed satisfaction with the victory, stating simply, “I win. Is good,” adding that it constituted an “unbelievable 24 rounds” for his career. With this win, Usyk improved his perfect record to 23-0, while Fury’s record fell to 34-2-1, both of his losses coming from Usyk.
Fury, who was visibly disappointed, articulated his belief that he deserved to win both encounters. He suggested that Usyk received “a little Christmas gift from the judges,” expressing discontent with the scoring. Meanwhile, the next potential matchup for Usyk could be against IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, assuming Dubois emerges victorious in his upcoming bout against Joseph Parker.
As for Fury, his future in boxing remains uncertain, especially following remarks from his manager, Frank Warren, who indicated that emotions were still running high after the fight. Fury himself mentioned that he planned to take some time off to regroup.
In other bouts on the card, notable performances included:
– Moses Itauma, a promising 19-year-old boxer, knocked out Demsey McKean in the first round. Itauma continues to build a reputation as a rising star with this victory, bringing his record to an impressive 11-0, with nine knockouts.
– Serhii Bohachuk defeated Ishmael Davis by TKO after Davis retired in the sixth round, adding to Bohachuk’s growing legacy with a record of 25-2.
– In a gritty match, Johnny Fisher defeated Dave Allen by split decision, while Lee McGregor triumphed over Isaac Lowe, who suffered several penalties during the fight for losing his mouthguard repeatedly.
Despite the disappointment felt by Fury and his fans, the boxing world witnessed some exciting matches and the emergence of new talent, lending an optimistic outlook for future competitions.
Summary: Tyson Fury lost his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk by unanimous decision, marking another defeat against the skilled Ukrainian boxer. Meanwhile, Usyk celebrated his victory and prepares for potential upcoming fights, while Fury’s future remains uncertain. Additionally, fans enjoyed several other action-packed bouts featuring rising stars in the heavyweight division.