In a historic boxing match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury by split decision, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. The highly anticipated bout saw Usyk (22-0) claim Fury's WBC title to add to his own WBA, IBF, and WBO belts in a thrilling back-and-forth encounter between the two previously unbeaten heavyweight champions.
Usyk, a Ukrainian Olympic gold medalist, showcased his resilience and skill as he weathered Fury's dominant middle-round performance before mounting a spectacular late rally. The pivotal moment came in the ninth round when Usyk landed a decisive knockdown on Fury (34-1-1), setting the stage for his eventual victory by split decision.
