Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed champion in heavyweight boxing with a split-decision victory at Reign of Fire against Tyson Fury. One person cage side with a close eye on the fight was Anthony Joshua, who was 0-2 against Usyk.
Deontay Wilder was once considered one of the heavyweight contenders who could unify the championship belts. However, Wilder’s run in top-level fights has him clinging to the hope of getting another championship-level opportunity.
Tim Bradley expects Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury much easier the second time, saying The Gypsy King is damaged goods. Usyk beat Fury by a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.
Promotional powerhouses Queensberry and Matchroom are pitting some of their best talent against one another in a rare event consistent with the spectacle we’ve come to expect from Saudi Arabian fight influencer Turki Alalshikh.
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have scheduled a Dec. 21 rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. "The world will watch another historical fight again," Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, posted Wednesday on social media.
Frank Warren expects the date for the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch to be decided within the next month. Usyk came out on top in the first fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World via a split decision.
The many titles make it hard for even the most discerning fans to determine the best of the boxing crop. However, the heavyweight class is the brand of the four-belt era, and Oleksandr Usyk sits at the top of the world.
Oleksandr Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion with a thrilling win over Tyson Fury, winning many news fans and becoming a crossover star. The boxing public had been waiting since 1999 to see one heavyweight champion.
At the press conference for Derek Chisora vs. Joe Joyce, Frank Warren spoke to Boxing News’ Rob Tebbutt about the already much talked about Tyson Fury vs.
Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk is fresh off a massive win over Tyson Fury this past weekend. He staked his claims to emerge as the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
Oleksandr Usyk reign of undisputed heavyweight chanpion of the world is about to come to a abrupt end. The IBF will be stripping him of his belt. By Usyk deciding to opt in for his rematch with Tyson Fury is the reason for him having to vacate the IBF belt.
The Tyson Fury next fight news should arrive in the next few months, but until then we offer up three likely opponents for his return to the ring and recap his first loss in May to Oleksandr Usyk.
The Oleksandr Usyk next fight news should be expected in a matter of weeks. Until then, let’s see what could lay ahead of the current undisputed heavyweight champion and recap his split decision win over Tyson Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk has become Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound number-one fighter in the world. The Ukrainian became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win over Tyson Fury.
On Saturday, May 18, we saw history created in the heavyweight division as Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to become the first undisputed champion in the division since Lennox Lewis.
Oleksandr Usyk was taken to the hospital after his win over Tyson Fury on Saturday due to a suspected serious injury, according to Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk downed Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk (22-0-0, 14 KOs) had two judges on his side, earning scores of 114-113 and 115-112, while Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) won over the other judge, 114-113.
Oleksandr Usyk's split decision win over Tyson Fury for the unified heavyweight belt should only intensify the demand for a rematch.
Ahead of their undisputed heavyweight clash on Saturday, May 18, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and WBO/IBF/WBA
We are just days away from the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years. Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will fulfill media duties and go through the fight week routine ahead of their clash at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on May 18.
Oleksandr Usyk (21-0) has a mammoth task ahead of him on May 18. He must take down the “Gypsy King”, Tyson Fury (34-0-1) in a heavyweight bout. Saudi Arabia will be in for a memorable fight between two beasts, with both looking to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
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