In a fiery showdown at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk dominated his British opponent Tyson Fury, retaining his world titles after a unanimous judges’ decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112). The fight, which took place seven months after their first encounter, showcased an exceptional tactical performance where Usyk once again proved his superiority over the “Gypsy King.”
Fight Breakdown: Round by Round
Round 1: The fight began with great caution from both fighters, as they measured distances and tested each other’s strategies.
Round 2: Usyk launched a series of body shots at Fury, but the latter countered with a strong rear-hand strike that unsettled the Ukrainian.
Round 3: Fury regained momentum and pressed Usyk, who retreated to avoid strikes but received a counter-punch that reignited the fight’s intensity.
Round 4: Usyk managed to land precise combinations that pushed Fury back, increasing the fight’s tempo.
Round 5: Fury came back strong, targeting Usyk’s body with an impressive sequence. However, Usyk held firm and displayed significant resistance by the end of the round.
Round 6: Fury attempted to evade Usyk’s attacks, but the latter succeeded in landing powerful combinations, while Fury often missed his mark.
Round 7: Usyk maintained pressure, using his control of distance to push Fury onto the ropes with a barrage of precise punches.
Round 8: Despite fatigue, Fury managed to break through Usyk’s defense with several powerful strikes, but the Ukrainian responded effectively in the final moments.
The Impossible Revenge: Usyk Defeats Fury Again and Faces Dubois' Challenge
الانتقام المستحيل: أوسيك يسقط فيوري مجددًا ويواجه تحدي دوبوا القادم
La revanche impossible : Usyk renverse Fury à nouveau et affronte le défi de Dubois pic.twitter.com/XfI1Hkttzt
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Round 9: Fury targeted Usyk’s body again, aiming to wear him down, but the Ukrainian champion showed remarkable resilience and countered effectively.
Round 10: The fight intensified with a violent exchange of punches between the two fighters, each striving to gain the upper hand.
Round 11: Signs of the fight began to show on Fury’s face, while Usyk continued to land precise punches that troubled the Brit.
Round 12: The bout concluded with a spectacular exchange, as Fury tried to use his agility and energy to prevail, but Usyk demonstrated efficient defense and offense to remain on top.
Alexander Usyk continues his exceptional journey, maintaining a perfect record with 23 wins and no losses.
Is there anyone capable of defeating this undefeated monster? pic.twitter.com/EoOsOeVG8e
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Judges’ Decision and Usyk’s Future
Usyk secured a well-deserved victory by unanimous decision, remaining undefeated with a professional record of 23-0. At the end of the fight, Daniel Dubois, IBF champion, challenged Usyk for a highly anticipated rematch, which Usyk confidently accepted.
In conclusion: Usyk once again proved himself as one of the greatest boxing champions of the moment, but the question remains: Can Dubois dethrone the Ukrainian champion in their upcoming showdown?
