Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight titles after defeating Tyson Fury in their rematch. The judges unanimously scored the bout 116-112 in favor of Usyk, a decision that did not sit well with Fury and his team.
The fight spanned the full 12 rounds and proved challenging for both boxers. In the early half, it was difficult to determine a clear leader. However, Usyk intensified his performance in the latter rounds, delivering more impactful punches and maintaining constant pressure on Fury.
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, expressed significant dissatisfaction with the judges’ decision. He claims Fury was "robbed" and raises concerns about the scorecards. Source.
Contrary to Warren’s view, not everyone shares his discontent. Carl Froch, a former super-middleweight world champion, believes Usyk was the rightful victor. In a discussion on a YouTube channel, Froch provided his perspective:
"The right man won. For the first six rounds, it was close. Fury and Usyk were trading rounds. But around rounds 6 and 7, things changed. Usyk got closer as Fury started to get tired. The eye-catching shots were coming from Usyk. Frank Warren is probably watching it with his emotional glasses on."
Froch’s scorecard mirrored that of the judges.
Despite the outcome, Fury maintains that he won both encounters with Usyk. Yet, he’s undecided about his next move. Currently, his focus is on spending the holiday season with his family. Speculation surrounds a possible future fight with Anthony Joshua, but nothing has been confirmed.
This recent victory solidifies Usyk’s status as the preeminent heavyweight of his era. By defeating Fury twice, he has removed any lingering doubt about his supremacy in the division.
