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Oleksandr Usyk, absolute boxing champion. Spectacular victory over Fury in the duel of the century

2024-05-19 10:19:00, Sport CNA

Oleksandr Usyk, absolute boxing champion. Spectacular victory over Fury in the


Oleksandr Usyk is the absolute world champion in professional boxing.

The Ukrainian won the fight of the century against Tyson Fury. A showdown between the two best in the world took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the winner was decided by points after 12 rounds. The scores were 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 for Fury.

Usyk started with consecutive attacks from the beginning, while the decisive moment was in the ninth round. The Ukrainian boxer, with several strong shots, shocked the Briton, who with great difficulty stayed on his feet.

This is Fury's first professional heavyweight loss since 1999 and the second of his career.

With this triumph, Usyk takes all the professional boxing titles, while the British will immediately seek revenge, as another confrontation is planned between them within this year.
After the victory, Usyk appeared very happy, while saying that this success is for Ukraine.

"This is a victory for my country. I feel good, many people prayed for me, I love you.
I am very happy. My people will be very happy I think, it is a great victory, not only for me, it is a great victory for my country, for the soldiers who are now defending my country.
I think my father is looking at me now and he is very happy. I can, you told me I can." .

On the other hand, Tyson Fury disagreed with the referees' decision, saying he won more rounds. According to him, the opponent won a few rounds, but most of the duels were taken by the British, who promised to come back stronger.

At the age of 37, Usyk continues to be undefeated, while in his career he has a total of 22 victories, 14 by knockout and 8 by decision of referees.





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