Following Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury, rumors circulated among boxing fans suggesting he used an illicit inhaler, but it was later clarified that he was actually holding his cross.
It was, in fact, his cross.
The showdown between Usyk and Fury presented a significant opportunity for both fighters to claim the undisputed championship title for the first time in over 25 years. Despite the substantial investment made by Saudi billionaires to host the event, the 12-round battle lived up to expectations.
Usyk faced a tough challenge during the middle rounds but made a strong comeback in the later stages, culminating in a crucial knockdown that secured a victory as per the official scorecards.
Initially, there were suspicions surrounding Usyk using an inhaler before Round 8 to gain an unfair advantage, but it was later clarified that he was simply kissing his cross.
A video initially fueled speculations about Usyk using an inhaler, but upon closer inspection, it was evident that he was merely kissing his cross. To form your own opinion, you can view the footage below:
Discussions on boxing Twitter arose regarding what seemed to be an inhaler Oleksandr Usyk had between rounds 7 and 8. Did Usyk utilize an inhaler? NO!!! pic.com/xalETwogxM
— MVO Uncensored & Brunch Boxing Cohost (Matt) (@izdatyofaceee) May 19, 2024
Another video captures Usyk requesting his crucifix. You can view it below:
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