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Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk (Ukrainian: Олександр Олександрович Усик, pronounced [olekˈsɑndr ˈusɪk]; born 17 January 1987) is a Ukrainian professional boxer who is the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version), World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and the Ring magazine heavyweight champion.
Along with Usyk's team, a few commentators, like TNT Sports' David Haye, [31] felt Usyk was robbed by the referee of a win by technical knockout in the ninth round. [32] Usyk's win made him the first new undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. Lennox Lewis held the title for five months after he defeated Evander Holyfield in November 1999 ...
The loss to Usyk was Fury's first in 16 years as a pro as his record changed to 34 wins, one defeat and one draw. Fury has held every title at heavyweight, albeit not at the same time.
He was also more precise of the two opponents, landing 28% of punches thrown compared to Joshua's 19.2%. Usyk's landed punches were the most by a Joshua opponent. Usyk closed the show by landing 29 punches in round 12, the most by a Joshua opponent. [10] After the fight, Usyk performed a Cossack dance in the ring to celebrate his victory. [11]
Some of the more eye-catching shots came from the Morecambe fighter, but the volume of punches and cleaner work were from Ukrainian Usyk. All three judges scored it 116-112 to the 37-year-old ...
Usyk, a 37-year-old Ukrainian, improved his record to 23-0. Fury, a 36-year-old Brit, dropped to 34-2-1, with his only professional losses coming to Usyk. Fury said afterwards he thought he won ...
Bellew also stated it would be his last fight as a professional. [4] [5] By the end of July, it was said the fight would likely take place in November 2018 in London. [6] After positive meetings between Eddie Hearn and K2's Alexander Krassyuk, on 20 August, Boxing Scene reported the fight was likely to take place on 10 November 2018.
Usyk won the fight 116-112 on all three of the judges’ scorecards. - Andrew Couldridge/Action Images via Reuters