In the ninth round, Usyk landed a big shot on Fury, followed by a flurry of punches. Fury reeled around the ring, using the ropes to stay upright. The referee gave him a standing count, but didn't stop the fight. This decision sparked debate among fans and experts.
Lennox Lewis, the last undisputed heavyweight champion before Usyk, shared his thoughts on the referee's call. He told the media that the referee made the right choice.
"Fury was playing when he was bouncing off the ropes. He was using the ropes to keep himself up. The ref stayed focused, didn't stop the fight, and allowed them to box."
Some people think that if the stakes weren't so high, the fight might have been stopped. But in the end, Usyk won on points after 12 rounds. It's impressive that he became the undisputed champion in just six fights as a heavyweight. He'd already done the same at cruiserweight.
Fury claimed he got too confident in their first fight. Now, he's getting ready for a rematch this Saturday in Riyadh. He's aiming to win three of the four belts, as the IBF title has been vacated. Fury has promised to be at his best this time around.
The ninth round of their first fight was a turning point. Usyk's powerful shot and the following barrage put Fury in trouble. But Fury managed to survive, leading to this hotly anticipated rematch.