Author: Dwight Fraser

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.

Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion last night in Saudi Arabia, after he defeated Tyson Fury on a split-decision on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury from Britain began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.

In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.

The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.

It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.

Said Fury after the loss, “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority” .

Hre continud , “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

He added: “It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I’ll be back.”

Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.