2024-05-21 19:16:02
Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik defeated Briton Tyson Fury in the primary struggle of the boxing night in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). He received the title of absolute world heavyweight champion.
As Day.Az reviews with regards to Sport Categorical, the struggle lasted all 12 rounds. The judges gave the victory to the Ukrainian by break up resolution – 115-112, 114-113, 114-113.
Thus, Usyk turned the primary undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis (41-2) in 2000, and likewise the primary within the period of 4 belts. Now the Ukrainian boxer has six belts: 4 main ones: WBA (Tremendous), WBC, IBF, WBO, and two minor ones: IBO and The Ring. On the identical time, a particular commemorative belt was made particularly for the struggle with Fury. The particular version WBC belt was blessed by Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church.
For the 35-year-old Fury, this was the primary defeat in his profession. Earlier than this struggle, he received 34 victories and one struggle along with his participation led to a draw.
The 37-year-old Usik now has 22 victories in 22 fights.