Tyson Fury breaks Oleksandr Usyk's jaw after losing the title

Dmytro Reacher May 18, 2024, 9:29 p.m.

The intense fight saw Usyk landing significant blows, notably knocking down Fury in the ninth round. The judges scored the match 115-112, 113-114, and 114-113 in favor of Usyk. Post-fight, it was revealed that Usyk had suffered a broken jaw.

Following the match, promoter Frank Warren announced that Usyk was taken to hospital for his injury. Due to this, Usyk could not attend the post-fight media scrum. The fight proved physically challenging and pivotal for Usyk’s career.

Tyson Fury has declared his intention to seek a rematch with Usyk. He plans to trigger the clause for a rematch as stipulated in their contract. The potential rematch is set for October 2024 and could again take place in Saudi Arabia.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority, confirmed the possibility of hosting the rematch. Despite his injury, Usyk welcomed another bout against Fury. This ongoing rivalry sets up another high-stakes encounter between two of boxing's elite fighters.

Oleksandr Usyk hails from Ukraine and has consistently shown exceptional skill and resilience throughout his career. Tyson Fury, known as "The Gypsy King," is a British boxer celebrated for his charismatic personality and formidable boxing prowess. Their match attracted global attention for its significance in determining the undisputed heavyweight champion.

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