Usyk has made history: Defeats Fury to Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years. This historic victory demonstrates how Usyk won through sheer skill and determination.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has written his name in gold letters in the history of heavyweight boxing. The 37-year-old Usyk defeated Tyson Fury on points after a hard-fought battle to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years. This is the first undisputed championship since Lennox Lewis won the title in 1999-2000.
A Unique Performance
Usyk changed the fate of the fight by knocking Fury down in the ninth round. Two judges scored Usyk the winner by 115-112 and 114-113, while the third judge favored Fury by 114-113, cementing Usyk’s victory. Although Usyk was shorter, lighter and older, he overcame these disadvantages with his boxing skills and big heart.
Usyk started the fight fast and had to withstand Fury’s pressure in the middle rounds. But in the final rounds, as he has done so many times in his career, he took control and delivered a dominant performance. Usyk established his dominance in the eighth round and in the dying seconds of the ninth round he cornered Fury and knocked him down. That knockdown proved to be the deciding moment.
Usyk’s Emotional Moments
“This is a great opportunity for me, for my family, for my country. Slava Ukraini!” he said, expressing his feelings. Usyk, who hugged Fury after the fight, was proud of his victory, while Fury demanded a rematch. “I believe I won that fight, he won a few rounds, but I won most of them, but this is boxing. We both did the best we could.”
Historic Achievements and Statistics
Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis to hold all the major heavyweight belts. Usyk had won the three major belts in 2021 by defeating Anthony Joshua and then waited to face Fury, defending his titles. Throughout the fight, 41% of Usyk’s attacks landed, compared to just 31.7% for Fury. Usyk also had the edge in power punches, landing 122.
Usyk and Historic Titles
Usyk became the first boxer to hold all major world championship belts in four belt eras. This prestigious list includes legendary boxers such as Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Mike Tyson. Lennox Lewis’ five-month reign over Evander Holyfield at the end of 1999 was the most recent example of these achievements.
In other important fights of the night, Australia’s Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title, while Ireland’s Anthony Cacace won the IBF super featherweight title. Also, former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev made his return to the ring, losing to Sweden’s Robin Sirwan Safar.
Usyk’s historic victory has reverberated throughout the boxing world. A possible rematch with Fury is eagerly awaited by boxing fans. Usyk’s success story once again demonstrates the power of perseverance and talent.
