I saw Tyson Fury defeated by Oleksandr Usyk and one thing stood out

Oleksandr Usyk has been officially crowned the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world after getting the better of Britain's Tyson Fury by a narrow split decision.

The biggest fight of the 21st century - and perhaps even beyond - had a packed-out Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia bare witness to something that has not been done in 25 years. Usyk has immortalised his name in gold, having now united the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts of global boxing.

Some anticipation for tonight's event came from the stellar duo involved. The rest came from a convoluted build-up spanning the best part of 18 months, as two entourages disappointingly failed to agree terms thus allowing other fights to take place, then eventually an accord was reached much to the delight of fans. Fury v Usyk even stood the test of postponement, but they managed to get to the ring in the end.

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And so, from the first bell the Ukrainian sought make sure his opponent endured a much more difficult night then the Brits that preceded. Both Mark Chamberlain and Moses Ituama had stormed to impressive victories in their respective undercard events.

Usyk undoubtedly took the opening rounds. Despite his smaller frame and shorter reach by seven clear inches, it was he that landed a series of body shots before connecting with the Wythenshawe boxer's right cheek. In typical fashion, the Gypsy King played it off to the onlooking crowd.

Still relentless, Usyk again struck Fury with another powerful blow in the second - this time to a less cheerful reaction. This is the fight the world had been waiting for, and that left