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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury: Fight results, what’s next?

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December 23, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury: Fight results, what's next?

If there was any doubt after the primary battle, Oleksandr Usyk introduced an finish to it.

On Saturday, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by unanimous determination to retain his unified heavyweight titles in a rematch of Might’s undisputed title battle. All three judges’ scorecards learn 116-112 for Usyk. Usyk retains the lineal heavyweight crown with the win, bettering to 23-0 whereas handing Fury his second profession loss.

“Hear (he is) an incredible fighter,” Usyk mentioned afterwards within the ring. “(He is) an incredible opponent … unbelievable 24 rounds for my profession.”

Like the primary bout, the rematch was one other extremely aggressive tactical battle for 12 rounds. Again-and-forth all through the primary half of the bout, every fighter impressed at varied factors with Fury using his lengthy jab whereas Usyk appeared to work round it, concentrating on the physique of Fury.

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Because the battle progressed Usyk started to determine extra management, discovering a rhythm and persistently stepping inside to land thumping photographs earlier than evading Fury’s return fireplace. Whereas every spherical was aggressive, Usyk appeared to edge out the lots of the last six rounds, persevering with his energetic tempo within the early rounds all through the rest of the battle.

Usyk closed the battle having outlanded Fury 179-144, touchdown 42% of his punches whereas Fury linked on 28% of his photographs.

After the bout, IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois entered the ring and challenged Usyk to a rematch for what can be the undisputed heavyweight championship. After changing into undisputed champion in Might, Usyk quickly after vacated the IBF title, main Dubois to subsequently be elevated from interim champion.

Dubois then went on to defeat Anthony Joshua by knockout within the fifth spherical this previous September. In 2023, Usyk defeated Dubois by ninth spherical knockout in Poland, though Dubois has proven huge enchancment since struggling the defeat.

“Usyk, I would like my revenge,” Dubois mentioned within the ring. “I would like my revenge Usyk. Effectively executed tonight, however I would like my revenge for the theft final time. Let’s get it.”

Dubois is presently scheduled to defend his title in opposition to Joseph Parker on Feb. 22 in Riyadh on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s rematch. Usyk welcomed the potential rematch with Dubois, asking Turki Alalshikh to make the battle occur.

Test under for reside updates from all through the Usyk vs. Fury rematch.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury battle card outcomes

Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury by unanimous determination
Moses Itauma def. Dempsey McKean by TKO in Spherical 1
Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis by TKO in Spherical 6
Johnny Fisher def. Dave Allen by cut up determination
Lee McGregor def. Isaac Lowe by unanimous determination
Peter McGrail def. Rhys Edwards by unanimous determination
Daniel Lapin def. Dylan Colin by unanimous determination
Andrii Novytskyi def. Edgar Ramirez by unanimous determination
Mohammad Alakel def. Joshua Ocampo by unanimous determination

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 12

Into the ultimate spherical and whereas shut, it appears Fury may have a robust end with Usyk surging in latest rounds. Fury closing the present nicely although, pushing Usyk again along with his aggression and touchdown some thudding punches. Into the ultimate minute and Usyk storms again, connecting at shut vary with Fury’s again in opposition to the ropes. Whereas Fury put up an incredible battle, it looks like Usyk did sufficient to retain his unified heavyweight titles.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 11

We head into the championship rounds and whereas the momentum appears to be barely in favor of Usyk, it is nonetheless anybody’s battle. Usyk has a number of good moments early on going to the physique of Fury, whereas Fury appears for a window to attach on the champion. Halfway via the spherical Usyk catches Fury with two stable photographs because the Brit pushes ahead; Usyk wanting assured. Inside the ultimate minute and Usyk appears simply as energetic as within the first spherical, connecting on handful of punches down the stretch to shut out a robust spherical.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 10

Usyk bouncing on his toes early as Fury steps to him and lands a pair robust photographs to set the tone. Usyk stepping to Fury halfway via the spherical and Fury counterpunches nicely, touchdown a pair punches to maintain Usyk trustworthy. Fury starting to make use of his dimension, leaning on Usyk whereas attempting to attach on a number of brief punches inside. Usyk manages to work his manner out of strain although, closing out the spherical with some good connects.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 9

Usyk outlanding Fury 60-29 via eight rounds, touchdown his punches with larger effectivity as nicely. Fury begins to go all the way down to Usyk’s physique the place he lands a number of stable photographs, Usyk continues to press ahead regardless of it although. Into the ultimate minute and Fury has a number of stable punches join, adopted up with a fast mixture that connects for Usyk. Usyk closed the spherical nicely, however every fighter had their moments within the ninth.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 8

Fury again to being extra aggressive, stepping to Usyk whereas flashing his jab. The battle continues to ebb-and-flow although, with Usyk quickly after taking over the function of aggressor the place he is continued to work the straight left hand to Fury’s physique. Fury lands a left hand on Usyk’s guard, drawing a smile out of the Ukrainian, who has had a robust spherical. Fury had his moments however the perfect connects appeared to come back from the front-footed Usyk.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 7

Usyk on the entrance foot to start out the seventh, discovering a house for the straight left hand on a pair events. Usyk choosing his spots to step inside rather well, avoiding the jab of Fury who’s been high quality boxing from the again foot this spherical. Quieter spherical from Fury, who absorbed loads of strain from Usyk.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 6

Usyk searching for a approach to get round Fury’s extraordinarily lengthy jab, which has helped the previous champ arrange some stable energy punches. Regardless of taking a handful of straight photographs from Fury, Usyk continues urgent ahead and has linked on a number of stable punches each to the pinnacle and physique. Contained in the final 30 seconds Usyk lands couple stable punches to shut out a robust spherical nicely.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 5

Fury’s aggression is doing him nicely, forcing Usyk to maintain his toes shifting, however Usyk has picked his spots to commerce nicely. At shut vary although, Fury has caught Usyk with a pair robust photographs each up high and to the physique. Usyk continues to connect with Fury’s physique, however Fury is starting to stack robust energy punches as they shuttle within the middle of the ring.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 4

Within the opening minute Usyk lands a number of fast physique photographs whereas Fury counters him with stable connect with the pinnacle. Fury’s jab has given Usyk some points to date, however midway via the spherical he breaks via and connects on a robust left hand. Fury takes it nicely although, recovering and responding with a robust straight proper hand to Usyk’s chin. One more tightly contested spherical.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 3

Whereas Usyk has primarily been on the entrance foot to start out, Fury opens the third aggressively, stepping to Usyk with a handful of punches, although not many landed. Usyk trying to work his well past Fury’s lengthy jab, discovering some success when he is in a position to get inside. Fury did higher that spherical to determine a little bit distance and join from vary, however Usyk nonetheless managed to attach loads to Fury’s physique.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 2

As anticipated, Usyk utilizing his toes loads to bounce out and in of vary, with Fury trying to catch Usyk as he steps inside. Usyk has continued going to the physique of Fury with success, as Fury responds by working his jab. Fury choosing his spots to throw 2-3 fast photographs and whereas he was unable to discover a residence for many photographs all through the spherical, he cracked Usyk with a pleasant punch because the spherical got here to an in depth.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Spherical 1

The primary occasion is underway as Tyson Fury appears to avenge his lone profession loss whereas reclaiming his long-held lineal crown within the course of. Usyk working the southpaw jab early, whereas Fury paws away along with his lead left hand. Usyk concentrating on the physique of Fury with straight photographs whereas Fury appears to maintain him out of vary along with his attain. Fury landed some good photographs all through however Usyk’s physique punching may earn him the spherical.

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Moses Itauma secures first spherical knockout in opposition to Dempsey McKean

Moses Itauma wasted no time in his co-main occasion battle on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury.

The 19-year-old secured a primary spherical TKO, blasting out Dempsey McKean with two crushing left fingers. Contained in the opening half of the spherical, Itauma linked on a thudding overhand left that despatched McKean to the canvas. McKean beat the rely, however moments later Itauma landed one other left-hand, this yet one more devastating than the primary, that dropped McKean once more, main the Aussie’s nook to throw within the towel.

It was the most important step up within the rising British heavyweight’s profession and he handed the check with flying colours, bettering to 11-0 with 9 knockouts.

Moses Itauma vs Dempsey McKean: Spherical 1

The 19-year-old Itauma faces a step up in McKean, who final fought in August 2023 when he suffered his lone profession defeat to Filip Hrgovic. McKean is the bigger fighter, however Itauma little doubt can have the benefit in pace. Itauma wanting assured early and inside 90 seconds he connects on an enormous left hand that sends McKean to the canvas! McKean beats the rely however he has a very long time to outlive. Moments later Itauma lands one other vicious left that sends him down for a second time and the battle is over!

Serhii Bohachuk claims dominant stoppage win over Ishmael Davis

Serhii Bohachuk secured a stoppage win over Ishmael Davis on the undercard of Usyk vs. Fury 2, bouncing again from a hard-fought majority determination loss to Vergil Ortiz in August.

Davis stepped in as a late alternative after the initially scheduled opponent, Israil Madrimov, was compelled to withdraw as a result of acute bronchitis. Davis began the battle nicely, boxing nicely with Bohachuk within the first spherical, however the momentum rapidly shifted in Spherical 2.

Within the last 30 seconds of the spherical, Bohachuk landed a depraved left hand to the chin of Davis, knocking him to the canvas, and whereas Davis would survive the spherical, Bohachuk would start to take management in subsequent rounds.

Bohachuk hardly took a step again all through the six rounds, unleashing a gentle stream of energy punches that gave Davis only a few home windows to get his personal punches off. Because the battle continued, the tide solely additional swayed in Bohachuk’s path as he continued unload heavy-handed photographs till Davis’ nook threw within the towel following the sixth spherical.

The battle was a last eliminator for the WBC 154-pound title, which is held by Sebastian Fundora.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 6

Because the early rounds Davis has slowed his motion which has solely given Bohachuk extra alternatives to land on the within. Inside the ultimate minute Bohachuk lands a thudding proper hand that Davis takes nicely, the injury is starting so as to add up midway via the battle. Davis is touchdown at shut vary, simply far much less regularly than Bohachuk, whereas his punches aren’t having the identical impact.

After the spherical, Davis’ nook brings a cease the battle, a very good name that secures a dominant stoppage victory for Bohachuk.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 5

It has been backwards and forwards all through however to this point it is the fixed strain of Bohachuk that is given him the leg up early on. Davis is touchdown photographs as Bohachuk lets his fingers go inside, however Bohachuk is connecting way more regularly on these exchanges, whereas his photographs look to be having a larger impact as nicely. The punches from Bohachuk appears to be by no means ending as Davis’s countershots simply have not been sufficient to keep at bay the strain.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 4

A lower opened up over Davis’ eye within the final spherical, one thing which will play a task because the battle continues. Davis lands a robust shot on Bohachuk within the first minute however Bohachuk continues to stroll ahead with a constant stream of punches. Finest photographs within the spherical might have come from Davis, however Bohachuk’s strain was resulting in connects all through.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 3

Davis appeared to don’t have any downside buying and selling with Bohachuk early however that knock down will definitely go away him extra hesitant going ahead. It is back-and-forth between the 2 as they take turns letting 2-3 punch mixtures go on the within. Davis has regained his legs absolutely and he is had moments all through the spherical, however Bohachuk’s strain was efficient in smothering Davis within the third.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 2

Very quick tempo to this battle early on, with each fighters going backwards and forwards buying and selling fast mixtures. Bohachuk has stayed in entrance of Davis, however to this point he is been unable to land something important on the within. Bohachuk then lands a clear left hand to the chin of Davis inside the ultimate 30 seconds and Davis goes down! He will not have a lot time left to outlive however Davis was rocked there. Bohachuk will take a 10-8 spherical, displaying his energy nicely on that knockdown.

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis: Spherical 1

Davis is a late alternative for high contender Israil Madrimov, who needed to withdraw with acute bronchitis. Spherical opens with loads of motion from Davis, who’s trying to have Bohachuk comply with him as he engages on his personal phrases. Davis choosing his moments to let fast mixtures go, touchdown on numerous events which is able to most likely be sufficient to win him the spherical.

Johnny Fisher wins questionable determination over Dave Allen

Johnny Fisher gained what is bound to be a extremely controversial cut up determination over Dave Allen in a 10-round heavyweight bout on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2.

After surviving a knockdown, Fisher claimed the choice with two judges scoring the bout 95-94 for Fisher and the third decide scoring the bout 96-93 for Allen.

Fisher managed the opening rounds of the battle earlier than getting surprised with a thumping shot from Allen that despatched him to the canvas in Spherical 5. From that time on Allen appeared to manage the bout, utilizing his weight to smother Fisher, touchdown large energy punches all through.

Whereas Fisher took the punches of Allen nicely, he wasn’t in a position to reply with the identical fury as within the early rounds and gave the impression to be heading for his first profession loss upon the sound of the ultimate bell. After the studying of the ultimate scorecards, Allen appeared shocked, however confirmed respect to his opponent regardless of the questionable end result.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 10

Into the ultimate spherical and Allen needs to be on his approach to a victory if he can survive the ultimate three minutes of this slugfest. Allen as soon as once more utilizing his weight to lean on Fisher, giving him few alternatives to load up on punches. Each fighters let their fingers go within the last 20 seconds, with Fisher touchdown numerous stable punches however Allen responding along with his personal thumping shot to closing out an incredible efficiency.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 9

This can be a traditional heavyweight brawl to this point and each Allen and Fisher are again to buying and selling energy punches early within the spherical. Allen trying to smother Fisher and drive him in opposition to the ropes, however Fisher’s letting fast mixtures free in an try to regain some house. Allen’s leaning on Fisher, not giving him many alternatives to let his fingers go although. Allen’s utterly turned the tide of this one within the second half, ending the spherical with some stable punches on the ropes.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 8

Allen opens the spherical with a clear proper hand that by some means would not even faze Fisher. Now it is Fisher doing the clinching, however Allen is having loads of success at that vary, buying and selling backwards and forwards and touchdown the perfect photographs of the trade on the within. They shut the spherical every buying and selling massive punches on the middle of the ring, with Allen strolling to his nook wanting the extra comfy.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 7

Early on Allen lands a vicious three punch mixture however Fisher takes every shot nicely, regardless of actually being shaken. Allen has Fisher backed in opposition to the ropes the place he is touchdown some punishing photographs, it is a shock Fisher hasn’t gone down but with the injury he is taken this spherical. Fisher punching again however his punches aren’t doing something to cease Allen’s aggression, which has translated into some robust connects all through.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 6

Fisher trying to begin robust with loads of output, however Allen is strolling via his greatest photographs whereas connecting on some thudding energy punches himself. They’re every touchdown loads of stable punches buying and selling at shut vary, however Allen’s punches are little doubt doing extra injury for the time being. The momentum stays with Allen after the knock down in Spherical 5.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 5

Early within the spherical Allen lands a bruising punch which stuns Fisher and shortly after he drops to the canvas! Fisher is up and has crushed the rely, however would not look in nice form. Allen trying to land one other bomb and end the battle and within the course of Fisher is knocked down once more, however the referee guidelines it was not brought on by a punch. Fisher appears broken however he is nonetheless coming ahead with heavy punches, regardless of taking a ton of injury this spherical. Allen takes an exciting spherical, 10-8.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 4

Allen continues to take the punches of Fisher nicely, pushing ahead and trying to land a thumping punch. Fisher’s executed nicely to keep away from the most important punches although, along with his constant jabbing and physique photographs serving to him to manage the motion. On the very least, Allen is making Fisher work on the within, clinching usually the place he is landed a number of brief photographs.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 3

Allen searching for possibilities to smother the taller Fisher on the within, however Fisher is utilizing his energy nicely to reestablish vary. Allen attempting to make the battle scrappy on the within, with Fisher controlling the motion whereas boxing from the surface, however Fisher has continued to double down on the physique punches, connecting commonly.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 2

Whereas Fisher’s prioritized his jab, the looping proper hand to Allen’s physique has been his simplest punch early on. Fisher not letting Allen stroll him down, stepping in with fast mixtures earlier than returning to a gentle jab from vary. Fisher had some good moments all through with Allen backed in opposition to the ropes and he is in management via two.

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: Spherical 1

These British heavyweights have every picked up two wins in 2024, with Fisher scoring two first spherical knockouts and Allen profitable two four-rounders by determination. Fisher working the jab early, nevertheless it’s not doing a lot to dissuade Allen from standing within the pocket. Fisher’s unleashed some onerous shot to Allen’s physique all through the spherical, however Allen hardly took a step again, regardless of not testing Fisher along with his offense.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury battle time, date, ring walks

Protection of Saturday’s nine-fight card begins at 10 a.m. CT, with ring walks for the primary occasion between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury anticipated at roughly 5 p.m. CT.

PPV begin: 10 a.m. CT
Usyk vs. Fury ring walks: approx. 5 p.m. CT

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How to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight?

Saturday’s fight card, headlined by Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s heavyweight rematch, will be streamed live on DAZN pay-per-view, with the streaming site offering a free seven-day trial with a pay-per-view purchase.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury pay-per-view cost

This weekend’s seven-fight pay-per-view, headlined by the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the unified heavyweight titles, costs $39.99 on DAZN PPV.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight undercard

The undercard for Usyk and Fury’s rematch has faced changes since first being announced, with Israil Madrimov bowing out of the co-main event against Serhii Bohachuk due to acute bronchitis. His replacement, Ishmael Davis, steps in following his first career loss in September to Josh Kelly.

Oleksandr Usyk (22-0) vs. Tyson Fury (34-1-1); WBC, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles
Moses Itauma (10-0) vs. Dempsey McKean (22-1)
Serhii Bohachuk (24-2) vs. Ishmael Davis (13-1)
Johnny Fisher (12-0) vs. David Allen (23-6-2)
Isaac Lowe (25-2-3) vs. Lee McGregor (14-1-1)
Peter McGrail (10-1) vs. Rhys Edwards (16-0)
Daniel Lapin (10-0) vs. Dylan Colin (14-0)
Andrii Novytskyi (13-0) vs. Edgar Ramirez (10-1-1)
Mohammad Alakel (1-0) vs. Joshua Ocampo (8-33-5)

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AI judge being used for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2

Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the GEA in Saudi Arabia, announced that Saturday’s main event will feature an AI judge that will score the fight and display live metrics including aggression, landed punches and win probability. The AI judge has no bearing on the official outcome of the fight, with three professional judges still being used to determine the winner.