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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Usyk’s heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world’s first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk […]
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion. With the WBC, WBA (Super), WBO, IBF, IBO, The Ring and Lineal undisputed heavyweight titles on the line, the match at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became the first unification bout since 1999. Usyk added Fury's
Ten thoughts on the split-decision bout that made Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champ of the century.
Tyson Fury suffered the first defeat of his professional career following a split-decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday evening.
Tyson Fury said the fact Ukraine was at war gave Oleksandr Usyk enough sympathy to sway the judges in his favor on Saturday night.