On Saturday, May 18, we saw history created in the heavyweight division as Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to become the first undisputed champion in the division since Lennox Lewis.
Oleksandr Usyk was taken to the hospital after his win over Tyson Fury on Saturday due to a suspected serious injury, according to Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk downed Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk (22-0-0, 14 KOs) had two judges on his side, earning scores of 114-113 and 115-112, while Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) won over the other judge, 114-113.
Oleksandr Usyk's split decision win over Tyson Fury for the unified heavyweight belt should only intensify the demand for a rematch.
Tyson Fury clashes with Oleksandr Usyk momentarily in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (DAZN Pay-Per-View). The Englishman looks to unify his WBC title against the Ukrainian’s WBA (Super), IBF/WBO/IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.
The day has finally arrived when Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) finally meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury is set to have a massive heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday against Oleksandr Usyk. The bout will be for the undisputed heavyweight championship, consisting of Fury’s WBC heavyweight championship and Usyk’s IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles.
The ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) is all set for his Saturday showdown against the unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs).
Action Network's Bryan Fonseca breaks down heavyweights Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Saturday's boxing blockbuster.
Oleksandr Usyk is winning the battle of the mind games with Tyson Fury. The boxer filed a complaint about the ring canvas ahead of his Undisputed Heavyweight Fight with Tyson Fury. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship is on the line when both men face off on May 18.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 15, 2024) — It has taken nearly 25 years to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion. The wait is nearly over. WBC/Lineal champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and WBO/IBF/WBA ruler Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) will do battle Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wladimir Klitschko has advised Oleksandr Uysk to focus on Tyson Fury’s cut in their Undisputed Heavyweight Clash on May 18. Klitschko faced Fury in 2015, losing a unanimous decision.
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