Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury in rematch to defend heavyweight titles

· New York Post

RIYADH — Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain’s Tyson Fury after an enthralling clash at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday. 

Tyson Fury (L.) and Oleksandr Usyk exchange punches during their bout on Dec. 21, 2024. Getty Images
Tyson Fury reacts after his bout against Oleksandr Usyk on Dec. 21, 2024. Getty Images
Oleksandr Usyk reacts after his bout against Tyson Fury on Dec. 21, 2024. Getty Images

Giving up advantages in height, weight and reach to his much bigger opponent, Usyk fought superbly throughout to win 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards as he again defeated Fury after his success in May made him the undisputed champion.