Tyson Fury gives bizarre excuse for Oleksandr Usyk defeat as Ukraine war theory shared
Tyson Fury has appeared to blame the war in Ukraine for his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed world heavyweight title.
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Sympathy for Ukraine behind Usyk's heavyweight win, says Fury
RIYADH : Heavyweight Tyson Fury said sympathy for Ukraine was behind the judges' awarding a split-decision victory to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title fight on Sunday, with the Briton calling for an immediate rematch.
Tyson Fury Unsure On Rematch After Oleksandr Usyk Inflicts His First Defeat
Tyson Fury was undecided about a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after losing his unbeaten record in one of the biggest fights in boxing history on Sunday. Britain's Fury dominated the early rounds of their undisputed heavyweight clash but lost a split decision to the Ukrainian maestro, who nearly sent him to the canvas in the ninth round. It was the only loss in 36 professional bouts for Fury, who was contesting the first heavyweight unification fight since 1999 and the first in the four-belt era. There was a rematch clause in the contract for the fight, which took place in the early hours in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and saw Usyk crowned as undisputed heavyweight champion. Afterwards Fury, who gave up his WBC belt to Usyk who already held the IBF, WBA and WBO titles, said he would discuss the potential rematch, loosely scheduled for October, with his wife and children.
Usyk vs. Fury was what the sport has been missing: Heavyweight championship boxing at the highest level - ESPN
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Boxing has always been powered by its heavyweight division, and for 24½ years, multiple men have held claims to the sport's top prize.
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury, becomes first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision on Sunday to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years.
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ
RIYADH : Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become 1st undisputed heavyweight champ in 24 years
Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division.
Oleksandr Usyk edges Tyson Fury by split decision, now undisputed - ESPN
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — There hadn't been an undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in a rematch of all-time greats in November 1999 in Las Vegas.