All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in favor of Usyk. The victory marks Fury's second professional defeat and solidifies Usyk's position as the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Before the fight, Fury promised to bring "hurt and pain" to Riyadh. However, the British boxer couldn't impose himself enough to sway the judges. Usyk's victory adds to his impressive list of achievements, which includes being a former undisputed cruiserweight champion and defeating Anthony Joshua twice.
Following the match, boxing legend Evander Holyfield shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel. He delivered a message to Fury, praising his performance and offering words of encouragement:
"Tyson Fury, great job. Man, I know you'll get back. Spend some time with your family, man."
Holyfield's support comes at a time when some in the sport have suggested retirement for Fury. It's worth noting that Holyfield is the only other boxer besides Usyk to become an undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.
Despite the loss, Fury's career is far from over. He's expected to consider talks with Anthony Joshua for a long-awaited all-British clash. Even with Fury's recent defeat, a match-up between these two British heavyweights would still be a massive draw for boxing fans.
Joshua himself has been on a rollercoaster ride recently. After bouncing back from his losses to Usyk with four consecutive wins, he suffered a setback when Daniel Dubois knocked him out in five rounds. This loss derailed Joshua's attempt to become a three-time heavyweight champion.
Joshua's team has made it clear that only two fights matter for their fighter now: a rematch with Dubois, the current IBF Champion, or the grudge match against Fury. Whichever path these heavyweights choose, the boxing world will be watching closely.