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      Oleksandr Usyk walks out of live TV interview moments after historic win over Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK walked out of his live TV interview… for a very valid reason.The Ukrainian stunned Tyson Fury in Riyadh to be crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion.Oleksandr Usyk walked away when he was about to speak to TNT SportsCredit: TNT SportsThe reporter was left to stand awkwardly as the champion headed offCredit: TNT SportsTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLERAmid the celebrations inside the ring, he was ready to speak to TNT Sports.However, just as Laura Woods’ stand-in host Becky Ives cut over for the live chat, the camera showed Usyk strolling off before answering any questions.That left the reporter and Usyk’s translator awkwardly standing there together – without the boxing superstar.But it quickly became clear where Usyk had gone.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe cameras cut to show him hugging and kissing his doting wife Kateryna on the edge of the ring. She congratulated her husband on his magnificent performance and incredible achievement.Usyk – who arrived at the stadium carrying his daughter’s teddy – then returned to speak to the broadcaster about his historic victory.The former Olympic champion took it on a split decision in stunning scenes inside the Kingdom Arena.Most read in BoxingHe made a fast start by dominating the early stages – despite Fury’s first-round showboating – before the Gypsy King grew into the fight.But the fight switched in dramatic style in an epic ninth round.Oleksandr Usyk DETHRONES Tyson Fury with huge split decision victory at Ring of FireUsyk went on a blistering attack with a superb onslaught that had Fury scrambling around the ring and slumped back on the ropes.He was controversially saved by the referee who gave him a standing count before the bell rescued the Gypsy King.However, it only delayed his pain as Usyk went from strength to strength and finished in style.And that saw him given the win by two of the three judges and brutally end Fury’s unbeaten professional record. There was still plenty of pain for Usyk, though, as he was rushed to hospital following the celebrations with a suspected broken jaw. But even so, when he did speak to the media, the Ukrainian was evidently delighted.Initially overcome with sheer emotion, he regained his composure and said: “Thank you so much my team, my God, Jesus. Mr Excellency, thank you this is a big opportunity for me, for my family. Slava Ukraini.”It’s great. I don’t have words. Of course, I’m ready. One more time we will do a good fight.” Fury also is keen to exercise the rematch clause in the fight contract – but was initially furious the decision went against him.The Brit said: “I believe I won that fight. “He won a few of the rounds but I won the majority of them and it was one of those decisions in boxing. “We both put on a good fight, the best we could do. “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war, but make no mistake, I won that fight. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I will be back, we have a rematch clause.”We will go back to our families and we will be back in October. I believe I won the fight but I’m not going to cry.”Usyk went over to embrace his wifeCredit: TNT SportsHe got a congratulatory kissCredit: GettyKateryna watched the fight from ringside in RiyadhCredit: TNT SportsUsyk did return to speak to TNT SportsCredit: TNT SportsThe undisputed world champion celebrated with his beltsCredit: ReutersUsyk hurt Fury in the ninth round as the Gypsy King was saved by the bellCredit: PAFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

      Fusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict
      HERE’S how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the fight as Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed king of the world against Tyson Fury.
      ROUND 1
      Here we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.
      Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.
      The Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.
      Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.
      Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.
      Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.
      Usyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.
      Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement. USYK 10-9
      ROUND 2
      Usyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.
      Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.
      Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.
      A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.
      Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.
      Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.
      But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.
      Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king. FURY 10-9
      ROUND 3
      Fury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.
      Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.
      A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.
      Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell. USYK 10-9
      Round 4
      Fury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.
      He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.
      But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.
      Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.
      Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.
      Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left. FURY 10-9
      Round 5
      Usyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.
      Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.
      A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.
      Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff. FURY 10-9
      Round 6
      Usyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.
      A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.
      Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.
      But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.
      Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.
      A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior. FURY 10-9
      Round 7
      Usyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.
      And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.
      Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.
      Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shot
      Usyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.
      But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell. FURY 10-9
      Round 8
      Fury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.
      But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.
      Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.
      Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 9
      Fury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.
      But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. USYK 10-8
      Round 10
      Usyk – like the Big Cat he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.
      Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.
      Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. USYK 10-9
      Round 11
      A desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.
      Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.
      Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.
      Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.
      The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 12
      The fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.
      Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.
      And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.
      A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.
      Fury puts his hands behind his back in a bid to goad Usyk to making a sloppy mistake in the closing seconds.
      But he stays sharp as he looks to close the distance, which Fury times to initiate a clinch. FURY 10-9
      TOTAL Fury 113 Usyk 114 More

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      Tyson Fury is a dad-of-seven, has £300m in bank and has earned the right to surrender – so why didn’t he against Usyk?

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.Tyson Fury is rocked by a vicious Oleksandr Usyk punchCredit: PATyson Fury is dazed after a barrage of punches by Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyTyson Fury is saved from being knocked out by the refereeCredit: TNT SportsTyson Fury is a dad-of-seven with wife ParisCredit: Instagram/@parisfury1Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent. He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?Why is a father-of-seven with £300million in the bank, three best selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like this?READ MORE IN BOXINGBritain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.His dad’s pantomime rubbish at the start of the week got us talking, his solemn silence and face-off refusal on Thursday got us worried and his Friday flip into thug-mode whet the appetite.Most read in BoxingBut the sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.The three ringside judges called it: 115-112 Usyk, 114-113 Fury and 114-113 split decision.Oleksandr Usyk DETHRONES Tyson Fury with huge split decision victory at Ring of FireFury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.The rematch will be superb.Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – for the 18 months Filip Hrgovic has been IBF mandatory challenger and for all the potential Daniel Dubois might possess, these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.Their entrances, like their personalities and sizes, could not have been more opposite.Usyk marched into the ring dressed like his favourite 16th century Cossack warrior Ivan Sirko, with a fox fur hat and eagle feathers.Fury disco danced his way to the ring to Bonnie Tyler’s ‘I need a hero’ complete with a Superman run with his arm aimed at the ring and his dad wiggling around alongside him.Inside the ropes, while Usyk stuck tight to his blue corner and took on the final instructions, Fury barged past the Ukraine team and tried to goad his foe.Fusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict
      HERE’S how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the fight as Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed king of the world against Tyson Fury.
      ROUND 1
      Here we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.
      Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.
      The Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.
      Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.
      Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.
      Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.
      Usyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.
      Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement. USYK 10-9
      ROUND 2
      Usyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.
      Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.
      Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.
      A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.
      Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.
      Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.
      But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.
      Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king. FURY 10-9
      ROUND 3
      Fury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.
      Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.
      A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.
      Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell. USYK 10-9
      Round 4
      Fury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.
      He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.
      But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.
      Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.
      Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.
      Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left. FURY 10-9
      Round 5
      Usyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.
      Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.
      A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.
      Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff. FURY 10-9
      Round 6
      Usyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.
      A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.
      Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.
      But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.
      Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.
      A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior. FURY 10-9
      Round 7
      Usyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.
      And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.
      Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.
      Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shot
      Usyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.
      But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell. FURY 10-9
      Round 8
      Fury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.
      But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.
      Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.
      Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 9
      Fury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.
      But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. USYK 10-8
      Round 10
      Usyk – like the Big Cat he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.
      Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.
      Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. USYK 10-9
      Round 11
      A desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.
      Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.
      Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.
      Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.
      The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 12
      The fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.
      Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.
      And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.
      A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.
      Fury puts his hands behind his back in a bid to goad Usyk to making a sloppy mistake in the closing seconds.
      But he stays sharp as he looks to close the distance, which Fury times to initiate a clinch. FURY 10-9
      TOTAL Fury 113 Usyk 114

      Usyk barely moved from the moment he slipped through the ropes. Fury bounced endlessly and pumped his first to the crowd.Usyk’s straight lefts to the body were the first meaningful shots and then Fury went full theatre, backed into his corner he grabbed the ropes with his giant wingspan, gave his enemy an open goal and – when he backed off and didn’t shoot – he made an x-rated hand shaking sign.Moments later, Usyk tagged him with a whack right on the hooter, but he battered his own head and stuck his tongue out for fun.Fury showed his serious side in the second – barring the moment he pinned both hands behind his own backside – by stiffening up his previously flicked jab and driving in right hands and the odd uppercut.Usyk felt them but he never ever stopped moving, forwards, sideways, every which way.For all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua, these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.Wally DownesUsyk seemed to be wobbled by a shot in the third, his footballer’s legs stiffened for a moment but perhaps it was just a stumble.The right hand Fury whipped down and up onto his ribcage was unmistakable though, the gut is thought to be Usyk’s weak spot.Usyk slapped the sweat off Fury’s bald head in the fourth but the 6ft 9in Brit wasn’t hurt, he only showboated and teased even more.But Usyk was relentless, always racing forward, wave after wave of pressure. And the whole Kingdom Arena gasped when the pair accidentally clashed heads and had to use their gloves to check for blood.Fury raced away with the fifth thanks to dozens of body blows at Usyk’s infamously tender torso.Left and right hooks were slashed into his flanks, he complained twice of them being too low, Fury mocked him and the ref let them slide.Usyk was hurt in the sixth when a right uppercut from the Morecambe master stiffened his body for a nanosecond. He regained his senses and got on his bike, Fury chased him with poise and slashed in more body punches and landed another uppercut. It was the clearest Fury round so far.Seven looked like being another runaway Fury success but he got complacent or casual and shipped left hands in the final 40 seconds which could have swayed the judges back in his rival’s favour.Usyk smashed a bloody nose onto Fury in the eighth when he got sloppy and careless.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLERThe Traveller tried one too many uppercuts and ate a combination counter.And then a huge Usyk left hook landed right on the button and his hooter looked to have been shattered as he blew more and more red snot out of it.Nine was trotting along nicely until Fury was demolished by a left hand and needed to be saved by the bell, he was pinged so perfectly that every inch of his 19st frame bounced around the ring like a toddler.He was given a count in the corner but bravely continued just as the ding saved him.Fury’s superhuman recovery skills got him through the tenth, with Gypsy blood rushing up his nostrils and filling his lungs with belief, Usyk chased him around the ring and landed a couple of left hands.But Fury – for all his theatrics – is a warrior of the highest order.The penultimate stanza was a breather for the crowd, Usyk hastled and hurried while Fury played the preservation game. It felt like the final three minutes could now settle the last 25 years.They touched gloves on the bell.They played cat and mouse and Usyk landed another – perhaps life-changing left hand – Fury coped with it and for the final 10 seconds they slung their hands at each other to little avail.When the bell rung, Usyk marched back to his corner the same stoic way he stalked in. Fury held his hand aloft to signify another victory. But they still touched gloves and their warring teams even embraced.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was sporting perfection, boxing brilliance. With all due respect; get to the back of the queue everyone else.These two great men must go again.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went the distance in their battleCredit: ReutersOleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury embrace after their epic fightCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury says ‘his country’s at war so people are siding with him’ moments after defeat to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk

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      TYSON FURY claimed “his country’s at war so people are siding with him” after his split decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.The world tuned in to watch the Gypsy King and Ukrainian fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: GettyHe produced a brilliant display to outclass Tyson Fury in RiyadhCredit: ReutersThe two fighters shared a warm embrace after Usyk got the split decisionCredit: GettyFury then claimed that Usyk won as ‘his country’s at war’Credit: Sky SportsAnd it was Usyk who became the new king of the division courtesy of a split decision victory – despite later being rushed to hospital with a suspected broken jaw.However, despite the majority agreeing that the result was right, Fury claimed that the war in Ukraine had an impact on their battle in the ring.Fury said: “I believe I won that fight. He won a few of those rounds but I won the majority.“What can you do, one of them daft decisions in boxing.READ MORE IN BOXING“We’ve all put on a good fight, the best we can do.“His country is at war so people are siding with a country at war but make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion and I’ll be back. I’ve got a rematch clause.”Fury added: “I’ve thanked Jesus for all the victories that he has given me, I’ve had a split decision loss to a good little man, and I thank him again.“In the mighty name of Jesus, we go back home to our families and we run it back in October.Most read in BoxingTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLER“Good luck to Oleksandr, well done and happy new year.”His promoter Frank Warren was then asked about the rematch, to which he replied: “That’s what the contract says and that’s what he wants.Tyson Fury answers HOW he managed to get up from Usyk blows that seemed to have him knocked out“It’s Tyson’s clause so whatever he wants to do it’s up to him. And the clause in the contract says immediate rematch.”Fury then added: “For sure. We’ll go back, have a little rest up, spend some time with our families and we get it back on in October.“Like I said, I believe I won the fight but I’m not going to sit here, cry and make excuses. It was a good fight.”Usyk then confirmed his desire for a rematch, saying: “Yes, of course. I’m ready for the rematch. One more time we’ll do it.”Fury stunned fans as he walked out to Barry White and Bonnie Tyler for the fight.He showboated in the very first round while he was on the ropes in the opening stanza against his Ukrainian opponent.Despite being under some slight pressure from Usyk, Fury showed he still felt very comfortable and, to prove it, he hilariously played up to the crowd.Fury danced with his arms up on the top rope and then he turned his face away from Usyk and opened his mouth wide while looking out into the audience inside the Kingdom Arena.Later on, he also did his usual trick of dropping his arms down by his side and behind his back before shimmying his body and he then lifted his arms high in the air mid-way through the fourth round as well as wagging his tongue towards the spectators.But the crowd was slammed pre-fight as viewers fumed that there was “more atmosphere in Greggs” than in the Kingdom Arena.Fury, whose nose was busted open, looked to be in control but he was saved by the bell in dramatic fashion against Usyk.Usyk peppered his opponent with a flurry of massive shots to send his rival stumbling around the ring seemingly totally dazed.Tyson Fury was up to his usual antics inside the first roundCredit: ReutersThe Gypsy King survived a big scare when he was saved by the bell in the ninthCredit: TNT SportsThe ref jumped in to save the Brit as the bell rang for the end of the roundCredit: TNT SportsFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else

      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

      But just as Usyk was tightening the screw and looking to close in on a historic win, the referee pulled the pair apart before the klaxon sounded followed by the bell as Fury escaped.But it was Usyk who got his arm raised to become undisputed champ as two judges scored in his favour – 115-113 and 114-113 – with the other giving it to Fury at 114-113.The stars were out at ringside for the bout – with Cristiano Ronaldo seated alongside Anthony Joshua on the front row.The 39-year-old Ronaldo stole the show though with his cream Gucci outfit and £1.2m watch after arriving in his a £400k Ferrari.The blingy Franck Muller watch, which is finished with 424 glistening white diamonds, sparkled on CR7’s wrist as he took in the action. Tyson Fury instantly confirmed that he wants a rematch in OctoberCredit: GettyOleksandr Usyk announced that he is ready for a rematchCredit: PAMeanwhile, UK fans had three choices on how to watch the drama unfold between Fury and Usyk, who arrived carrying a CUDDLY TOY.But fans were all switching to Sky Sports’ coverage after realising who was back on their punditry panel.Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse was hailed as being “absolutely smashing” as she fronted the show in the studio in London.Meanwhile, Becky Ives stunned on the TNT Sports screens after her late call-up for boxing duty.Those that purchased the fight on TNT Sports will have quickly noticed that Laura Woods was not on hosting duties as expected.The fan favourite host dropped out after suffering a freak accident this week.Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from ringsideCredit: GettyThe two legends were sat alongside Turki Al-Sheikh on the front rowCredit: PAWoods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she is unable to attend the clash after a horror injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.She explained that she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was soon announced that Becky would be stepping into the shoes of Woods on fight night.And she was certainly ready to rumble in a bold green dress in Riyadh as she got to work alongside Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce to analyse the action.Fusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict
      HERE’S how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the fight as Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed king of the world against Tyson Fury.
      ROUND 1
      Here we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.
      Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.
      The Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.
      Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.
      Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.
      Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.
      Usyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.
      Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement. USYK 10-9
      ROUND 2
      Usyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.
      Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.
      Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.
      A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.
      Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.
      Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.
      But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.
      Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king. FURY 10-9
      ROUND 3
      Fury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.
      Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.
      A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.
      Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell. USYK 10-9
      Round 4
      Fury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.
      He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.
      But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.
      Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.
      Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.
      Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left. FURY 10-9
      Round 5
      Usyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.
      Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.
      A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.
      Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff. FURY 10-9
      Round 6
      Usyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.
      A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.
      Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.
      But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.
      Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.
      A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior. FURY 10-9
      Round 7
      Usyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.
      And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.
      Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.
      Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shot
      Usyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.
      But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell. FURY 10-9
      Round 8
      Fury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.
      But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.
      Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.
      Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 9
      Fury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.
      But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. USYK 10-8
      Round 10
      Usyk – like the Big Cat he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.
      Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.
      Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. USYK 10-9
      Round 11
      A desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.
      Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.
      Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.
      Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.
      The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 12
      The fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.
      Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.
      And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.
      A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.
      Fury puts his hands behind his back in a bid to goad Usyk to making a sloppy mistake in the closing seconds.
      But he stays sharp as he looks to close the distance, which Fury times to initiate a clinch. FURY 10-9
      TOTAL Fury 113 Usyk 114 More

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      Oleksandr Usyk rushed to hospital with suspected broken jaw as he has to be carried out of arena after Tyson Fury win

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after his historic win over Tyson Fury.The world tuned in to watch the Gypsy King and Ukrainian fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after becoming the undisputed heavyweight championCredit: PAThe Ukrainian produced an incredible display to beat the Gypsy KingCredit: GettyFootage emerged of him being carried back to his dressing room afterwardsCredit: IFL TVThe new undisputed king was also helped out from ringside to the backCredit: EPAAnd it was Usyk who became the new king of the division courtesy of a split decision victory.But his triumph came at a cost physically as he was initially unable to attend his post-fight press conference.Footage emerged of him being carried back into his changing room backstage before it was then announced that he had been taken straight to hospital.And that was to receive medical attention for what was believed to be a broken jaw.READ MORE ON BOXINGUsyk was later able to return to conduct a post-fight press conference.He also allayed fears over his health later in the evening after posting a picture of himself on Instagram with his new WBC belt, as well as footage of him watching fellow Ukrainian Denys Berinchyk win the WBO lightweight world title.The undefeated 37-year-old had earlier managed to confirm in the ring that he would grant Fury a rematch after the Brit claimed that the war in Ukraine had an impact on the result of their battle in the ring.Fury said: “I believe I won that fight. He won a few of those rounds but I won the majority.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“What can you do, one of them daft decisions in boxing.“We’ve all put on a good fight, the best we can do.Oleksandr Usyk DETHRONES Tyson Fury with huge split decision victory at Ring of FireFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else

      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

      “His country is at war so people are siding with a country at war but make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion and I’ll be back. I’ve got a rematch clause.”Fury added: “I’ve thanked Jesus for all the victories that he has given me, I’ve had a split decision loss to a good little man, and I thank him again.“In the mighty name of Jesus, we go back home to our families and we run it back in October.“Good luck to Oleksandr, well done and happy new year.”His promoter Frank Warren was then asked about the rematch, to which he replied: “That’s what the contract says and that’s what he wants.“It’s Tyson’s clause so whatever he wants to do it’s up to him. And the clause in the contract says immediate rematch.”Fury then added: “For sure. We’ll go back, have a little rest up, spend some time with our families and we get it back on in October.“Like I said, I believe I won the fight but I’m not going to sit here, cry and make excuses. It was a good fight.”Usyk then confirmed his desire for a rematch, saying: “Yes, of course. I’m ready for the rematch. One more time we’ll do it.”Fury stunned fans as he walked out to Barry White and Bonnie Tyler for the fight.He showboated in the very first round while he was on the ropes in the opening stanza against his Ukrainian opponent.Fusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict
      HERE’S how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the fight as Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed king of the world against Tyson Fury.
      ROUND 1
      Here we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.
      Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.
      The Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.
      Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.
      Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.
      Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.
      Usyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.
      Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement. USYK 10-9
      ROUND 2
      Usyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.
      Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.
      Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.
      A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.
      Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.
      Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.
      But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.
      Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king. FURY 10-9
      ROUND 3
      Fury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.
      Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.
      A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.
      Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell. USYK 10-9
      Round 4
      Fury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.
      He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.
      But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.
      Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.
      Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.
      Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left. FURY 10-9
      Round 5
      Usyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.
      Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.
      A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.
      Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff. FURY 10-9
      Round 6
      Usyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.
      A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.
      Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.
      But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.
      Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.
      A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior. FURY 10-9
      Round 7
      Usyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.
      And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.
      Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.
      Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shot
      Usyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.
      But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell. FURY 10-9
      Round 8
      Fury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.
      But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.
      Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.
      Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 9
      Fury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.
      But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. USYK 10-8
      Round 10
      Usyk – like the Big Cat he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.
      Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.
      Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. USYK 10-9
      Round 11
      A desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.
      Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.
      Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.
      Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.
      The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 12
      The fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.
      Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.
      And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.
      A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.
      Fury puts his hands behind his back in a bid to goad Usyk to making a sloppy mistake in the closing seconds.
      But he stays sharp as he looks to close the distance, which Fury times to initiate a clinch. FURY 10-9
      TOTAL Fury 113 Usyk 114

      Despite being under some slight pressure from Usyk, Fury showed he still felt very comfortable and, to prove it, he hilariously played up to the crowd.Fury danced with his arms up on the top rope and then he turned his face away from Usyk and opened his mouth wide while looking out into the audience inside the Kingdom Arena.Later on, he also did his usual trick of dropping his arms down by his side and behind his back before shimmying his body and he then lifted his arms high in the air mid-way through the fourth round as well as wagging his tongue towards the spectators.But the crowd was slammed pre-fight as viewers fumed that there was “more atmosphere in Greggs” than in the Kingdom Arena.Fury, whose nose was busted open, looked to be in control but he was saved by the bell in dramatic fashion against Usyk.Usyk peppered his opponent with a flurry of massive shots to send his rival stumbling around the ring seemingly totally dazed.But just as Usyk was tightening the screw and looking to close in on a historic win, the referee pulled the pair apart to controversially give Fury a standing count before the bell helped Fury escape.But it was Usyk who got his arm raised to become undisputed champ as two judges scored in his favour – 115-113 and 114-113 – with the other giving it to Fury at 114-113.The stars were out at ringside for the bout – with Cristiano Ronaldo seated alongside Anthony Joshua on the front row.The 39-year-old Ronaldo stole the show though with his cream Gucci outfit and £1.2m watch after arriving in his a £400k Ferrari.The blingy Franck Muller watch, which is finished with 424 glistening white diamonds, sparkled on CR7’s wrist as he took in the action. Meanwhile, UK fans had three choices on how to watch the drama unfold between Fury and Usyk, who arrived carrying a CUDDLY TOY.But fans were all switching to Sky Sports’ coverage after realising who was back on their punditry panel.Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse was hailed as being “absolutely smashing” as she fronted the show in the studio in London.Meanwhile, Becky Ives stunned on the TNT Sports screens after her late call-up for boxing duty.Those that purchased the fight on TNT Sports will have quickly noticed that Laura Woods was not on hosting duties as expected.The fan favourite host dropped out after suffering a freak accident this week.Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she is unable to attend the clash after a horror injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.She explained that she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was soon announced that Becky would be stepping into the shoes of Woods on fight night.And she was certainly ready to rumble in a bold green dress in Riyadh as she got to work alongside Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce to analyse the action.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLER More

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      Tyson Fury does the ‘virtually impossible’ against Oleksandr Usyk that his former opponents say cannot be done

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      TYSON FURY pulled off the “virtually impossible” during his undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King was lauded for his work in the early rounds as he went head to head with Usyk in Riyadh – but ultimately saw it all count for nothing as Usyk came out on top.Tyson Fury has been lauded for doing the ‘virtually impossible’ against Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersHis early rounds even saw him do some showboatingCredit: ReutersThe “Ring of Fire” fight was as exciting as anticipated and Fury was heaped with praise for one specific part of his game plan during the clash.Darren Fletcher, who was TNT Sports’ lead commentator for the fight, was left impressed by Fury’s combinations.The Brit landed a number of combinations on Usyk during the fourth round, something known to be extremely difficult to do against the Ukrainian, who is a tactically brilliant fighter.Fletcher said: “He’s [Fury] hit Oleksandr Usyk with combinations and people who’ve been in the ring with him say that’s virtually impossible.”READ MORE IN BOXINGUsyk had his moments too as The Cat put on a dominant display in the ninth round, almost knocking Fury to the ground in the process.But Fury was saved by the referee’s intervention with a standing count and then the bell and lived to fight another round.Ultimately Usyk’s efforts proved fruitful as the southpaw was crowned as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.After months of build up and a 25-year wait for a new undisputed heavyweight champ, Usyk won by split decision.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe tightly fought affair was scored 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in Usyk’s favour by the judges.Speaking immediately after winning the fight, Usyk told DAZN: “Thank you so much to my team and thank you so much to God and Jesus.Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo chat and smile at ringside ahead of Fury vs UsykFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else

      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

      “It’s a big opportunity for me and for my family. For my country!”Fury now has a 34-1-1 record and has the opportunity of a rematch with Usyk to get a second shot at being the undisputed world champ.Oleksandr Usyk was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: ReutersUsyk landed some huge hits on FuryCredit: ReutersThe Gypsy King was close to hitting the deck during the boutCredit: GettyFusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict

      HERE’S how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the fight as Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed king of the world against Tyson Fury.
      ROUND 1
      Here we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.
      Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.
      The Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.
      Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.
      Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.
      Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.
      Usyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.
      Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement. USYK 10-9
      ROUND 2
      Usyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.
      Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.
      Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.
      A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.
      Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.
      Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.
      But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.
      Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king. FURY 10-9
      ROUND 3
      Fury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.
      Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.
      A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.
      Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell. USYK 10-9
      Round 4
      Fury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.
      He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.
      But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.
      Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.
      Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.
      Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left. FURY 10-9
      Round 5
      Usyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.
      Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.
      A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.
      Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff. FURY 10-9
      Round 6
      Usyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.
      A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.
      Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.
      But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.
      Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.
      A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior. FURY 10-9
      Round 7
      Usyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.
      And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.
      Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.
      Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shot
      Usyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.
      But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell. FURY 10-9
      Round 8
      Fury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.
      But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.
      Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.
      Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 9
      Fury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.
      But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. USYK 10-8
      Round 10
      Usyk – like the Big Cat he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.
      Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.
      Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. USYK 10-9
      Round 11
      A desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.
      Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.
      Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.
      Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.
      The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk. USYK 10-9
      Round 12
      The fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.
      Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.
      And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.
      A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.
      Fury puts his hands behind his back in a bid to goad Usyk to making a sloppy mistake in the closing seconds.
      But he stays sharp as he looks to close the distance, which Fury times to initiate a clinch. FURY 10-9
      TOTAL Fury 113 Usyk 114 More

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      Why do boxers have Vaseline put on their face between rounds during a fight?

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      SOMETHING as simple as Vaseline can be the difference between winning and losing inside the boxing ring.Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed that it is used by their favourite stars during trips back to the corner in between rounds. British star Luke Campbell receiving treatment during his fight with Jorge LinaresCredit: Getty Images – GettyWhy do boxers use Vaseline before a fight?Before a fight starts, a boxer will usually have Vaseline dabbed onto their face to protect themselves.It will not decrease the pain, but it can stop punches from connecting properly because it causes the skin to be very ‘slippery’.The cutman in the corner will usually apply it to the nose, lips, cheekbones, jawbone and beneath the eyebrows. Boxers retreat to the corner between roundsCredit: Getty Images – GettyWhy do boxers use Vaseline during a fight?Most boxers will find themselves battered and bleeding after a few rounds in the ring.Vaseline mixed with coagulant can be applied to the open wounds to limit the amount of blood that is lost.The coagulant slows the bleeding and the Vaseline protects the damaged area.If a boxer’s nose is bleeding, the cutman will usually put a dab of Vaseline up it to limit the bleeding. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk scorecard: SunSport’s round-by-round verdict on undisputed heavyweight bout

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      OLEKSANDR USYK produced a sensational performance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century.The Ukrainian defeated Tyson Fury via split decision to take the Gypsy King’s undefeated record with all of the heavyweight belts on the line.Tyson Fury took on Oleksandr Usyk for sporting immortality in RiyadhCredit: ReutersFury, 35, showboated in the ringCredit: PAWith sporting immortality up for grabs, the night was always going to include fireworks.Here’s how SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw the action unfold.ROUND ONEHere we go. Both men look to establish dominance early by taking the centre of the ring.Fury marches down the Ukrainian, who opens up with a stiff body shot.READ MORE IN SPORTThe Gypsy King looks massive in comparison to Usyk, who is no dwarf whatsoever.Usyk is happy to operate on the outside, although the early jab he’s eaten will have given him some food for thought.Fury is trying to draw out attacks from Usyk, who is not putting too much into his punches.Fury gets backed into the corner and channels his inner Muhammad Ali by doing the rope-a-dope.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUsyk lands a big overhand left just seconds before backing Fury into the corner.Fury dodges the ensuing flurry and gestures to the crowd as if demanding them to acknowledge his head movement.Verdict: Fury 9-10 UsykOleksandr Usyk DETHRONES Tyson Fury with huge split decision victory at Ring of FireROUND TWOUsyk opens up the round with a big one-two that snaps back the head of Fury.Fury tries to make light of it but that combo clearly stunned him.Usyk is setting the stone and the pressure as he advances forward.A big uppercut narrowly misses for Fury, who knows all too well that’s the shot to deploy on a shorter opponent.Fury is throwing more punches but isn’t being as accurate as Usyk.Usyk backs up Fury into the corner and lands a good three-punch combo.But Fury comes roaring back with a hard body shot after circling away from danger.Fury finally lands an uppercut, albeit to the body of the former cruiserweight king.That round goes to Fury.Verdict: Fury 10-9 UsykFury aims a jab at UsykCredit: ReutersThe Gypsy King cut a confident figure early onCredit: ReutersROUND THREEFury is on his bike after the restart and lands a stiff straight right from range.Usyk has decided to close the distance after eating that shot and is going to work on Fury’s trimmed-down torso.A solid overhand left snaps back the head of Fury with just over a minute of the stanza remaining.Fury lands a good combo with thirty seconds remaining. But he gets pushed back against the ring again and eats another flurry before the bell.Verdict: Fury 9-10 UsykROUND FOURFury goes to work to the body with two hard shots after the restart.He’s absolutely loving this, dancing around after landing his shots.But he’s still allowing himself to get backed up and invite the pressure from Usyk.Fury lands a beautiful counter right as Usyk comes forward.Usyk has his head snapped back by another hellacious uppercut.Both men nearly land hard back hands before the bell, with Fury narrowly missing an uppercut and Usyk an overhand left.Verdict: Fury 10-9 UsykROUND FIVEUsyk takes the centre of the ring after the restart and looks to feint his way into range.Fury is doing a good job of keeping the Ukrainian at bay when he looks to close the distance.A rasping uppercut snaps back the head of Usyk.Fury is hurting Usyk to the body with relentless hooks to the midriff.Verdict: Fury 10-9 UsykThe Gypsy King dodges a shot from UsykCredit: ReutersFury had plenty of joy during the first half of the boutCredit: ReutersFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
      OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
      A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
      Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
      He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
      But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
      Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
      Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
      So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
      He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
      The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
      Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
      The rematch will be superb.
      Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
      There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…

      ROUND SIXUsyk is on the front foot straight after the restart and is looking to put Fury on the back foot again.A hard body shot to the solar plexus gives Usyk more food for thought.Fury almost closed the show with a huge uppercut with a minute and a half of the round remaining.But he finds a home for it 20 seconds later and Usyk is in retreat mode.Fury closes out the round with a bit of showboating, put his hands behind his back before resting his arms on the ropes.A huge round for the Wythenshawe warrior.Fury 10-9 UsykROUND SEVENUsyk once again closes the distance after the restart but he’s getting picked off at range.And when he does take a step back, his body is getting blasted by nasty hooks.Usyk finds a home for his straight left but Fury eats it like a packed lunch made by his loving wife Paris.Another straight left snaps back the head of Fury, who circles back out of range to try to create space for a body shotUsyk manages to close the distance with seconds remaining ad finds a home for a two-punch combo.But Fury manages to circle away to hear the bell.Verdict: Fury 10-9 UsykThe Gypsy King had plenty of joy around the mid-stages of the fightCredit: GettyFury did have to withstand his fair share of pressureCredit: PAROUND EIGHTFury is happy to operate on the back foot in the eighth and pick his shots.But he gets his dome rattled by back-to-back straight left hands – which he brushes off before going back to feinting and trying to create space for a body shot.Usyk briefly finds himself dealing with Fury’s weight in the clinch after landing a good straight left.Fury is bleeding profusely from his nose. I’m not what caused the damage. Big round that for Usyk.Verdict: Fury 9-10 UsykROUND NINEFury is doing a good job of bamboozling Usyk with feints, but the Ukrainian continues to come forward.But he’s slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.Fury doesn’t know where he is. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him.Verdict: Fury 8-10 UsykUsyk rocked Fury in a dominant ninth roundCredit: ReutersUsyk took control of the fight late onCredit: GettyROUND TENUsyk – like the big ‘Cat’ he is – senses blood and isn’t giving Fury any respite.Fury is barely throwing anything and what he is throwing is telegraphed and slow.Usyk looks tired, but he needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal if he’s to have any chance of becoming a two-weight undisputed champion.Verdict: Fury 9-10 UsykROUND ELEVENA desperate Usyk, spurred on by the plight of his fellow Ukrainians back home, immediately goes to work after the restart.Fury tries to keep him at bay with the jab but is struggling to pump it out with the stiffness it had in the early rounds.Usyk briefly traps the WBC king in the corner and lands a rasping left hand.Usyk doubles up with two left hands that briefly back Fury against the ropes.The round ends with yet another big overhand left from Usyk.Verdict: Fury 9-10 UsykROUND TWELVEThe fans in attendance at the Kingdom Arena cheer both warriors on after the final restart of the fight.Fury is playing matador as Usyk looks to step into range to land his left hand.And he finds a home for it with a minute and a half of the stanza remaining.A chopping right hand sends Fury backwards, but he returns fire with a booking shot of his own that backs up the southpaw.READ MORE SUN STORIESVerdict: Fury 10-9 UsykSunSport’s score: Fury 113-114 UsykOleksandr Usyk celebrates his incredible victoryCredit: ReutersUsyk, 37, holds the Ukrainian flag after producing his amazing winCredit: GettyUsyk and Fury share a moment of respect at the end of the fightCredit: Getty More

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      Will Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch and when is it taking place?

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk could be set to do it all AGAIN later this year after a brilliant bout in Saudi Arabia.The two heavyweights went head to head in the first heavyweight unification fight this CENTURY – with Usyk winning a controversial split decision.Oleksandr Usyk won a split decision in a brilliant heavyweight unification fight against Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAnd in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both men in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.However, a ninth-round volley saw Usyk FLOOR Fury and swing momentum back his way.With four major world titles up for grabs both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian’s favour –  115-112, 114-15, 114-113.When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?SunSport understands that a TWO-WAY clause is in place, meaning both men – should they lose – can contractually trigger a rematch.And Saudi boxing chief, H.E. Turki Alalshikh, confirmed before the fight started that Fury vs Usyk II has been pencilled in for the weekend of October 12/13.Alalshikh plans to have the rematch to kick off another Riyadh Season.Most read in BoxingWill all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?Should the rematch take place between Fury and Usyk, they won’t be competing for all the heavyweight titles.That is because the winner of the undisputed bout will be stripped of the IBF strap in order for mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic to finally compete for it.It is not yet know when the belt will be stripped from the eventual winner, but it will happen before Hrgovic takes on Brit Daniel Dubois on June 1.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More