Usyk came into the match-up with the WBA, WBC and WBO belts after winning the first match against Fury in May
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ukrainian heavyweight boxer, Oleksandr Usyk has won his rematch against British counterpart, Tyson Fury in Riyadh.
He came into the match-up with the WBA, WBC and WBO belts after winning the first match in May and ended up retaining his world championship belts.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the two boxers will share the sum of $190m when they face each other in a rematch on Saturday.
Fury kept his distance in the first round of the boxing bout, with his surprisingly heavy frame allowing him to dominate the middle of the ring.
Usyk had the best early attack, but the veteran 37-year-old Briton landed a heavy blow of his own, but neither man made a decisive impression early.
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However, it was the Ukrainian who claimed the victory after all three judges’ scorecards read 116-112.
The win takes him to 23-0 with 14 knockouts and extends one of the all-time best careers that includes Olympic gold and undisputed champion at cruiserweight.
Speaking after his victory, Usyk said, “I win, it’s good. I win, thank you God.”
Explaining how he always manages to come on strong in the second half of a fight he added, “I don’t know, maybe I am training. My wife helps me, my children. My two sons have won judo belts. My son said, ‘Papa, you next’.
“He [Tyson Fury] is a great fighter, he is a great opponent. An unbelievable 24 rounds for my career. Thank you so much.
“I devote this to her [his mother] and all mothers of Ukraine.”
On what’s next for him, Usyk said: “I can more. I am ready. I go back home, rest.”
