Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a unanimous decision to defend his WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles. The judges scored the fight 116-112 across the board in favor of Usyk.
Usyk, wearing purple shorts, showed his nimble and aggressive style from the start.
In the first round, he flicked out jabs and pursued Fury, landing a solid right hand to end the round as the aggressor.
Fury, in red shorts, came out assertively, moving to the center of the ring and throwing powerful shots. He landed a strong straight left early on but found himself chased down by Usyk as the round progressed.
As the fight went on, both fighters displayed their strategic approaches. Usyk focused on body shots in the second round, while Fury landed a straight right at the bell. The Ukrainian champion maintained relentless pressure throughout, targeting Fury's body and head.
Fury had his moments too. He dominated the final 30 seconds of round four and landed a big uppercut to Usyk's stomach in the fifth. The Brit also showed improvement in the later rounds, using jabs to disrupt Usyk's rhythm and landing body shots.
The fight saw some controversy with Fury receiving warnings for hitting the back of Usyk's head and using his elbow. A head clash occurred in the eighth round but didn't result in any damage.
As the fight entered its final stages, both fighters landed significant shots. Usyk finished strong in the eleventh with a left hook and lead left. The twelfth round saw both men exchange hard shots as they sought to seal the victory.
Usyk's relentless attack and strategic fighting proved too much for Fury. The Ukrainian's nimble footwork and aggressive style allowed him to outmaneuver his larger opponent and secure the unanimous decision win.
This victory cements Usyk's position at the top of the heavyweight division, having now defeated Fury in their second encounter. The fight showcased the high-level skills of both boxers and will likely be remembered as a one of the brightest moments in heavyweight boxing history.
