Usyk vs Fury was a masterclass but it revealed one harsh boxing truth for both men
The Usyk-Fury rematch was personal and brilliant, writes Steve Bunce, but big decisions lie in both fightersβ future and danger lurks round the corner
The Usyk-Fury rematch was personal and brilliant, writes Steve Bunce, but big decisions lie in both fightersβ future and danger lurks round the corner
Fury is contemplating his future after a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk
Dubois was knocked out by Usyk in a controversial fight in August 2023 but stormed the ring after the Ukrainianβs victory over Tyson Fury to demand a rematch
Promoter Frank Warren also said he was βdumbfoundedβ by both the result and the wide margin of victory
Usyk beat Fury via unanimous decision, seven months after winning by split decision
Usyk retained his titles after finishing 116-112 ahead on all three judgesβ scorecards, but former champion Joshua provided his own version of events
Tyson Fury lost a unanimous decision 116-112 on all three judgesβ scorecards, much to the confusion of promoter Warren
Fury did partake in a post-fight press conference later in the night, however
The Ukrainian won more clearly this time, beating Fury 116-112 on all three scorecards
The biggest rematch of the year saw the champion edge out Fury once again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fury has increased the intensity of his sparring for the rematch with Usyk, with South African fighter Kevin Lerena revealing a different side to the British heavyweight
Fernando Barbosa had been set to score the bout in Riyadh, but he withdrew due to illness late on Thursday
Israil Madrimov is out of his bout with Serhii Bohachuk β but who is stepping in on the undercard for Fury vs Usyk?
Fury has increased the intensity of his sparring for the rematch with Usyk, with South African fighter Kevin Lerena revealing a different side to the British heavyweight
Fernando Barbosa had been set to score the bout in Riyadh, but he withdrew due to illness late on Thursday
After Usyk handed Fury his first loss to become undisputed heavyweight champion, the pair run it back
The heavyweights run it back after Usyk handed Fury his first professional loss to become the undisputed champion in Riyadh
Israil Madrimov is out of his bout with Serhii Bohachuk β but who is stepping in?
The heavyweights run it back after Usyk handed Fury his first professional loss to become the undisputed champion in Riyadh
The heavyweights run it back after Usyk handed Fury his first professional loss to become the undisputed champion in Riyadh