Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk made history on Saturday in Riyadh by becoming the first-ever undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. In an emotional post-fight interview, Usyk dedicated his monumental victory over Tyson Fury to his late father, who had instilled in him a unique self-belief and drive to accomplish the seemingly impossible. With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Usyk declared his love for his father and expressed his belief that his father's spirit was with him in the ring.
Tyson Fury Defeated by Oleksandr Usyk, Usyk Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
In a historic boxing match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeated reigning heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to become the first-ever undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
Background:
Tyson Fury, known as the "Gypsy King," had been undefeated in his professional career with a record of 33-0-1. He held the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles.
Oleksandr Usyk, a former Olympic gold medalist, entered the fight with a record of 20-0. He had previously defeated Anthony Joshua twice to become the WBA (Super), WBO, and IBF heavyweight champion.
The Fight:
The highly anticipated fight was a close and tactical affair. Both boxers exhibited exceptional skills and determination. Usyk used his superior footwork and technical prowess to outmaneuver Fury, landing accurate and effective punches. Fury, despite his size and power advantage, struggled to find his rhythm and land clean shots.
The Verdict:
After 12 rounds of intense action, the judges unanimously declared Oleksandr Usyk the winner. Usyk was awarded the WBA (Super), WBO, IBF, and WBC heavyweight titles, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Emotional Post-Fight Interview:
In an emotional post-fight interview, Usyk dedicated his victory to his late father, who passed away in 2022. He expressed his immense gratitude and love for his father, whom he credited with instilling in him the belief and motivation to achieve his dreams.
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