– It is a nice alternative for me, for my household and for my nation, mentioned the 37-year-old boxer on the press convention after the victory (watch clips from the press convention within the participant above).
With the victory, awarded to Usyk by a unanimous panel of judges, he’s the primary undisputed champion since 1999-2000 when Briton Lennox Lewis held the 4 titles for 5 months after beating Evander Holyfield.
Usyk had one of the best begin however Tyson Fury got here again and dominated the center rounds. However within the final two, the Ukrainian Olympic champion sprinted, simply as he had carried out many instances earlier in his profession.
Fury: I truly gained
Two judges gave Usyk the victory by scores of 115–112 and 114–113, whereas one disagreed and dominated Fury the winner by 114–113.
After the final spherical, Tyson Fury kissed his opponent on the top and mentioned that he needs a rematch already in October.
– You realize, there may be conflict in his nation and other people dwell in a rustic the place there may be conflict. However there is no doubt that I gained the match, I believe, and I will be again. I’ve a rematch clause, Fury mentioned after the combat.
Unsure return
Nevertheless, he was not as assured a second later, AFP studies.
– I can be 36 in a few months. I have been boxing since I used to be a child so it’s what it’s. The place does it finish? 100 matches and a mind damage, in a wheelchair. I am unsure, mentioned Tyson Fury.
On the similar gala, Swedish boxer Robin Safar gained over former world champion Sergey Kovalev. The 31-year-old from Stockholm gained by unanimous determination in Riyadh.
