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Oleksandr Usyk Decisions Tyson Fury

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Oleksandr Usyk reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest heavyweights of this era by securing a decisive unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. With scores of 116-112 across all three judges' scorecards, Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO titles, adding yet another significant chapter to his storied boxing career.

While Tyson Fury displayed flashes of brilliance in the opening rounds, Oleksandr Usyk's work rate and consistency gradually shifted the momentum to his advantage.

The bout lacked the explosive drama of their first encounter but delivered an intriguing tactical battle. Fury, weighing in at a career-high 20 stone 1 pound, enjoyed some early success, landing sharp counters and using his reach advantage effectively. However, Usyk, the smaller but sharper operator at 16 stone 2 pounds, executed his game plan with precision, relying on his superior footwork, volume punching, and relentless pressure.

While Fury displayed flashes of brilliance in the opening rounds, Usyk's work rate and consistency gradually shifted the momentum to his advantage. By the middle rounds, the Ukrainian southpaw was finding his mark with regularity, landing clean shots to the head and body. His composure and ring intelligence allowed him to neutralize Fury's size and physicality.

The victory not only cements Usyk's position as the top heavyweight in the world but also extends his undefeated professional record to 23 wins. Usyk, already an Olympic gold medalist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion, continues to build a legacy that places him among the all-time greats.

After the fight, Usyk was humble in victory, stating, "Tyson Fury is a great fighter, an unbelievable opponent. These 24 rounds with him are some of the most important in my career."

For Fury, the defeat marks his second consecutive loss to Usyk and the only blemishes on an otherwise stellar record of 34 wins and one draw. The Gypsy King showed grit and determination throughout the contest, but ultimately fell short against Usyk's clinical precision and tireless work rate.

In a post-fight moment of intrigue, IBF world champion Daniel Dubois entered the ring to call for his shot at Usyk, setting the stage for a potential unification bout in the near future.

While the IBF belt was not on the line due to Usyk vacating it ahead of this rematch, the path remains open for a showdown to crown yet another undisputed heavyweight champion.

For now, Oleksandr Usyk stands tall, not only as a champion but as an undisputed generational talent who continues to defy the odds and dominate the heavyweight division with class, skill, and determination. The road ahead promises more high-stakes encounters, but one thing is clear: Usyk remains the man to beat in heavyweight boxing.

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