Oleksandr Usyk BEATS Tyson Fury: LIVE reaction to heavyweight showdown as Ukrainian retains belts with masterful display
Oleksandr Usyk retained his belts with a stunning display against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia to win via unanimous decision.
The judges scored the blockbuster showdown 116-112 all in favour of the Ukrainian, which didn't go down well with Frank Warren.
After the announcement, Daniel Dubois entered the ring and challenged Usyk to a rematch, which he happily agreed to.
Meanwhile, Fury stormed out of the ring at the end and refused to take part in post-fight media duties.
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Fuming
Tyson Fury was furious with the judges after losing to Oleksandr Usyk on points.
It was back-to-back decision defeats for the Gypsy King against the Ukrainian.
Speaking after the fight, Fury said: “I thought I won that fight. I thought I won both fights but I’m going home with two losses on my record. There’s not much I can do about it. I can just fight my heart out.
“I will believe til the day I die that I won that fight. I was aggressive, on the front foot all night, landing to the body and head. Frank Warren [his promoter] had me three or four rounds up. A lot of people had me at least two rounds up. But I’m not going to cry over spilled milk. I can’t change the decision. When you don’t get the KO this is what happens: you can’t guarantee a win.”
A Ukranian journalist asked Fury if his opponent had been inspired by the defiant spirit of his war-torn country, and the Gyspy King replied: “I didn’t feel no spirit. I felt a bit of Christmas spirit in there and think he got a Christmas gift from those judges.”
Fury believes he did enough to win the fightCredit: AFP AI verdict
Tyson Fury had six words to say about the AI judge that said he lost to Oleksandr Usyk.
Three human judges called the fight for Usyk, while the AI judge, who had no baring on the decision, also gave it to the Ukrainian.
The Gypsy King had a predictable response when he was told about it.
";F*** all computers," Fury said. "More jobs for humans."
Fury was not impressed with the AI judgeCredit: Getty Stats don't lie
So, Tyson Fury and Frank Warren think that Oleksandr Usyk shouldn't have won the fight, but the statistics tell a different story.
They show that throughout every single round, Usyk landed more of his punches than Fury.
For jabs, it was a bit closer, but still, the Ukrainian came out on top, while power punches were the same.
In total, Usyk landed 42.3 per cent of all his punches, while Fury was down at 28.3 per cent.
So, if you think from a statistical point of view, it was clear who the winner was and by a big margin.
'I win'
Oleksandr Usyk is a man of few words as he prefers to let his fists do the talking, but he did speak a little bit after retaining his three heavyweight belts.
Speaking in the ring, he said: "I win.
"I am not the judges, I don't score the fights, but I win - thank you, God."
He was then asked how he seems to get better as the fights go on.
He said: "Maybe I prepare and work hard?
"My wife help me.
But today is a great today because my sons win competitions too in judo.
"My son said to me, 'hey, Papa, you next.' He was right."
Robbed?
Tyson Fury stormed out of the ring after it was confirmed he'd lost to Oleksandr Usyk without completing his post-fight media duties.
But Sky Sports did manage to catch him and have a word.
He believes he won the fight comfortably.
Speaking briefly to them, the Gypsy King said: "I swear to God, I thought I won it by at least three rounds."
His former trainer, Ben Davison, also had his say.
"I thought it was dead tight, but I thought you were going to get it if I am honest."
Meanwhile, Frank Warren fumed to talkSPORT about the scorecards, which had Fury winning just four rounds.
He was particularly unhappy with one judge: "Is he blind?
"Usyk's people were despondent and worried.
"Both fighters worked hard and gave it everything, but that was never the score for a million years."
Credit: Matchroom Next
Oleksandr Usyk was just soaking up the moment he retained his three heavyweight belts when Daniel Dubois entered the ring.
Initially, he congratulated the Ukrainian before demanding a rematch.
The duo fought in Poland before Usyk fought Fury the first time earlier this year and landed a low blow on him, which sent him sprawling to the ground.
Dubois' corner thought they won, but once Usyk recovered, he TKO'd the Brit.
But he wants a rematch.
Speaking in the ring, he said: "I want my revenge. I want my revenge for last time. Let's go.
"Where is Frank [Warren], let it happen?"
Usyk agreed, saying: "Your Excellency, make me fight with Daniel Dubois, thank you so much.
"Yeah, no problem. I am ready, the next fight. No problem."
However, the talkSPORT team didn't like Dubois' actions, given he is facing Joseph Parker in February.
Gareth A Davies said: "He was doorstepping the moment. I don't agree with it."
And Spencer Oliver added: "Let him enjoy his moment.
"He's proven he's the best. There was no need for Daniel to do that. Let's not forget, he still has to fight Joseph Parker."
The best
the talkSPORT team might have scored the fight closer, but it was still a magnificent performance from Oleksandr Usyk, who was the more aggressive throughout.
Tyson Fury definitely had his moments, and he started very well, but he faded as time went on, and Usyk claimed the win via unanimous decision.
It was a masterful performance from him, and he now has beaten Fury twice and Anthony Joshua twice.
But it doesn't seem like he is done just yet.
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Credit: Getty Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - USYK WINS
THE CHAMPION IS STILL THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!
Oleksandr Usyk claims an incredible win via unanimous decision, with the Ukrainian winning by eight rounds to four on all of the scorecards.
So, they read 116-112, and Usyk has dealt Fury a second consecutive defeat.
He could retire now because he's beaten the best that the heavyweight division has to offer.
The talkSPORT team have been providing their reaction.
Gareth A Davies said: "It's a wider margin than we were anticipating
"This makes Usyk the number one of this era. There is no need for Usyk to do any more. He goes into the pantheon of greats."
Meanwhile, Spencer Oliver said: "The right man won the contest. It's interesting that all the judges had the same scores.
"We always had Usyk in the lead, and he's done enough."
Credit: Getty Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round 12
Here we go, the last round!
Tyson Fury needs to come out and go for it, but Oleksandr Usyk is the one who starts the round the better.
He lashes in a big right hand that smashes into Fury's face.
He follows that up with a big combination and a few huge blows to the face.
Fury then lets his hands go and lands a couple of big strikes.
The bell rings, and both men claim the victory.
We go to the judges...
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round 11
Into the penultimate round and the talkSPORT team make it dead level.
Tyson Fury starts well with a couple of great blows.
But Oleksandr Usyk lands a huge left hand as the round approaches the end.
He follows it up with a huge combination, and that looks to be Usyk's round.
Credit: Getty Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round ten
Both men are visibly tiring now, but these are warriors.
Tyson Fury lands a great shot with his right hand to Oleksandr Usyk's body.
He follows up with a good uppercut, but Usyk counters.
The duo end the round with a great exchange of blows that sees both men take some massive hits.
Spencer Oliver thinks the fight is now totally level.
Speaking on talkSPORT's live stream, he said: "I can't separate these two. Tyson Fury went soul-searching and now it's down to six minutes of combat.
"That is how close this is."
Credit: Matchroom Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round nine
This was where it all went wrong for Tyson Fury last time, but this round is much better from the Gypsy King.
He tries to regain the distance and use the jab.
It's a good start from Fury, but he walks into two big shots.
Usyk then thinks he's been hit low before ends with another couple of body shots.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round eight
Again, Oleksandr Usyk starts well and looks to push Tyson Fury back.
He unloads a rapid combo that Fury does well to avoid before the two accidentally clash heads.
The referee quickly gets things back underway and Usyk drives forward and lands some great blows.
He then lashes in another combo that clips Fury's face and body.
Usyk ends the round with another big combination, so that's another round for Usyk.
In the corner, Fury says: "I've got my second-wind now."
Credit: Matchroom Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round seven
It appears as if Oleksandr Usyk is starting to get on top.
The champion is starting to land more and more blows to the body and head.
You would have to say that Tyson Fury is starting to look tired at this point.
Both men are giving it everything and showing us what a heavyweight title clash should be.
Credit: Getty Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round six
The sixth round starts with both men feeling each other out.
But Tyson Fury has regained the centre of the ring.
He looks comfortable and lands a few counter-punches before the Ukrainian lands some good head shots.
One in particular smashes into the side of Fury's head and appears to have damaged his right eye.
That was a huge round for Usyk!
Speaking on the talkSPORT live stream, Spencer Oliver said: "That was exactly what Usyk needed and he jumped all over him and won the round."
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round five
This is really starting to heat up now!
Tyson Fury responds well from the previous rounds and lands some excellent shots.
One of which is a brutal strike to the body that visibly rocks Usyk.
But this man is a champion for a reason, and he ends the round with a few great strikes into Fury's face.
Credit: Matchroom Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round four
Oleksandr Usyk charges at Tyson Fury and lands some big body shots.
He is looking to regain control of the fight and push his opponent back.
Tyson Fury looks a little bit slower in this round and takes some big blows to the face.
Usyk follows with a massive left-hand jab that visibly rocks the Gypsy King.
The round ends, and that one belongs to the champion.
Certainly, Gareth A Davies is enjoying it.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "That was an incredible round. What we are witnessing is befitting of the great heavyweight battles."
Credit: Getty Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round three
This is good stuff from Tyson Fury.
He is managing to keep Oleksandr Usyk away from him and is using the jab effectively.
The Ukrainian is having to be very aggressive in an attempt to close that gap.
The round ends with an exchange of body jabs.
Sugarhill Steward, Fury's trainer, has been giving advice to the Gypsy King.
"You got to make him work and let him burn that energy up."
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round two
Very quick start from Oleksandr Usyk who charges at his opponent and lands some early blows.
Tyson Fury quickly regains composure and establishes that distance to Usyk.
Chants of 'Usyk, Usyk, Usyk', reverberate around the Kingdom Arena, and the champion is landing some decent shots to Fury's body.
But the Gypsy King responds with a big right hand that Usyk blocks, but he rocks the the Ukrainian with a a decent right jab.
Speaking on talkSPORT's live stream, Gareth A Davies said: "Until that right hand, I had Usyk ahead, but I can't separate them."
Credit: Matchroom Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round one
The pair stare each other down without blinking for about a minute before the referee gets the action underway.
Tyson Fury immediately lands a big body shot after a jab from Oleksandr Usyk.
Both men are trying to gain control of the middle of the ring, with Usyk looking to close the distance to his opponent.
But then Usyk launches into an attack and lands a couple of big shots, but there is a good response from Fury who blocks well.
Overall, a very even opening round between these two.
Credit: Matchroom Here comes the champion
Oleksandr Usyk enters the ring now, there is no real messing around from the Ukrainian.
He just storms into the ring, and he looks absolutely ready again.
He is wearing some form of Aladdin costume, and the two men are now in the ring.
So, we are getting underway much earlier than expected.
Here. We Go!
Michael Buffer is in the ring, which means just one thing, we are about to get this event underway.
The American is bringing out Tyson Fury first.
And well, he's dressed as Santa and has selected Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas' as his walk-on song.
Fair play, he knows how to be a showman, and despite looking nervous before, he looks extremely focused.
Credit: Matchroom 'Hasn't got 12 rounds in him'
Carl Froch is feeling that Tyson Fury will get stopped by Oleksandr Usyk this evening.
The Brit wants to see the Gypsy King win, but he can't see how Fury manages it.
He's worried about Fury's weight.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: "Tyson Fury needs to come out and stick it on him and use his weight and height.
"But I don't think that Fury can do 12 rounds anymore. He hasn't got it in him.
"Tyson Fury is in trouble because he's 20 stone.
"I think Fury will come out and be aggressive, but it's a high probability that Usyk seals a stoppage."
Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean - ALL OVER! Itauma claims the KO
BANG! THAT IS SOME STATEMENT FROM MOSES ITAUMA!
The Brit claims a knockout win inside the first round.
He sends his opponent sprawling to the floor with a brutal right hand.
The Australian gets up, but he doesn't last long because Itauma is there again to end the fight with a stunning strike.
Certainly, the talkSPORT team loved it.
Spencer Oliver said: "Speed accuracy, timing and power all there
"He's the one to take the reigns from the current crop of heavyweights.
"He looks the most dangerous and powerful young heavyweight around."
Meanwhile, Gareth A Davies has a big prediction.
He said: "They may not be able to hold him back. He is so dangerous.
"All of the big heavyweights rate him, and I think he will be a world champion inside the next 12 months."
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Credit: Matchroom Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean
So, we are heading towards the penultimate event, with 19-year-old Brit Moses Itauma taking on Australian Demsey McKean.
Itauma is seen as a huge prospect for heavyweight boxing, but this will be his toughest fight to date.
McKean has 22 wins and just once career loss, that came last time out against Filip Hrgovic.
But despite him boasting a good record and being a tough fighter, Spencer Oliver backs Itauma to win comfortably.
He said: "He will blow him away."
