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.
You can follow our live fight blog below for updates...
Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis - STOPPED - Davis' corner throw the towel in
That's it!
The end comes at the conclusion of the sixth round as Ishamel Davis' corner throw in the towel.
It was a good start from Davis, but Serhii Bohachuk was incredible from the first round and destroyed his opponent.
Reacting at the end of the fight, Spencer Oliver said: "He was becoming a bloody mess in there. He give it everything and started well, then he got knocked down heavily.
"He showed a lot of character, but it wasn't enough against a world-class fighter."
Meanwhile, Gareth A Davies was pleased to see the bout stopped.
He said: "I am pleased he didn't get a battering for six more rounds."
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You might be wondering why tonight's main event between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk isn't for the undisputed heavyweight title?
Instead, the duo will compete for three belts, and the winner would then have the chance to unify the division next year against Daniel Dubois or Joseph Parker.
The reason this isn't undisputed is because Usyk had to forfeit his IBF belt after turning down the chance to fight the mandatory challenger to make the rematch with Fury.
Instead, Dubois claimed that belt when he beat Anthony Joshua.
Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis
We are straight into the next fight, with just one before the main event.
Ishamel Davis started the first one-and-a-half rounds very well.
But out of nowhere, the Ukrainian lands a massive shot that sends the Brit straight to the deck.
He manages to stave off the count and make it to the end of the round, but he's struggling now.
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Respect
Fair play to Dave Allen because he could have easily stormed off at the end after being potentially robbed there.
But instead, he spent a long time talking to Johnny Fisher, and the pair posed for a picture.
Of course, he may well reveal his true feelings in the coming days, but for now, he's been a great sportsman.
Credit: Matchroom Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Johnny Fisher
Wow! It's a split decision, and Johnny Fisher wins it!
The judges score the fight (95-94, Fisher, 96-93, Allen, 95-94, Fisher), meaning The Romford Bull's unbeaten record goes on.
He is now 13-0, but there are audible boos from the crowd when it's announced that Fisher is the winner.
Meanwhile, Dave Allen looks baffled. He truly can't believe it.
However, we must say fair play to both men for putting on a stunning spectacle.
But the result hasn't gone down well with the talkSPORT panel.
Gareth A Davies said: "That is a disgraceful decision. Dave Allen did the better work in nearly every round."
And Spencer Oliver said: "Those scores are diabolical. I love Johnny Fisher, but the winner was Dave Allen."
Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round ten
Incredibly, these two warriors go the distance.
I mean, you have to have incredible respect for what these two are putting themselves through.
And the last round doesn't disappoint either as both men throw everything they have at the it.
Dave Allen lands a big shot to the side of the head and Johnny Fisher looks out of it, but he remains standing.
Allen goes all out to try and get the knockout and pins him in the corner, but the power has gone.
Fisher ends well with a huge strike into Allen's jaw, and the whistle goes.
The two embrace, while Allen collapses to the floor, he thinks he's won.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Spencer Oliver said: "For me, Dave Allen has won that by a couple of rounds, but can we see that fight again?"
Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round eight
Dave Allen starts with a massive uppercut that smacks into Johnny Fisher's head.
Allen is the one throwing and landing more punches now.
The 32-year-old veteran slams a few jabs into Fisher's face, but to be fair to the Essex man, he stays with Allen and exchanges some big shots.
At the end of the round, Allen's corner tell him, 'you look f****** amazing.'
Credit: Matchroom Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round seven
Round seven starts as all of the last three do as Dave Allen lands some massive shots.
But Johnny Fisher can unload as well and responds with a huge right-hand jab.
Allen ends the round very well, and it seems as if he's getting on top now.
The Yorkshire man is looking the fitter of the two.
Fisher's corner aren't happy at all. They tell their man to 'do something'.
Clearly, they feel he might be losing.
Credit: Matchroom Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round six
Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher both look absolutely knackered, but they are determined to finish the fight.
Fisher lands a few big blows, but the response from Allen is a massive right hand and Fisher now has some clear damage to his nose and a cut over his eyebrow.
The effort from both has been outstanding.
Neither man has any thoughts about defending or blocking.
Certainly, Jim White is loving it.
Speaking on talkSPORT's live stream, he said: "I did not expect this, it is like a barroom brawl."
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Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round five
Wow! Dave Allen lands huge shot that sends Johnny Fisher sprawling to the deck!
Fisher just about avoids the count and is allowed to carry on.
Allen senses the chance to kill it off and starts unloading, he ends up accidentally throwing Fisher to the ground.
This gives the man from Essex chance to recover, and the two then just start unloading shot after shot at each other.
It's like a scrap you would see in a bar as the two ignore their personal safety to provide some top entertainment.
talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver said: "What a round from Dave Allen."
Credit: Getty Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round four
Dave Allen's corner might well have been right about Johnny Fisher gassing because the man from Doncaster is getting back into this one.
The two exchange some big blows, including Allen landing a massive right hand on the side of Fisher's head.
There are then a flurry of undercuts and jabs exchanged between both men.
In truth, they both look a bit tired and the last minute of the round sees both fighters take a bit of a breather.
However, Spencer Oliver thinks that Allen is starting to grow into it.
Credit: Matchroom Fury is here!
Tyson Fury has arrived at the Kingdom Arena!
The Gyspy King has put himself through an intense and lonely training regime.
That defeat he suffered to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year was a huge blow in his career, but he's here, and he's ready to try and avenge that initial defeat.
However, talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver believes that Fury looks 'nervous'.
Now, that isn't something that you associate with Fury, but it shows just how important this evening is.
Credit: Matchroom Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round two
Dave Allen takes the centre of the ring and looks to be more aggressive.
He also complains about a few shots that he believes are low, but the referee isn't interested.
Johnny Fisher then lands a massive blow with two huge right hands that ends with the duo cuddling on the ropes.
Allen is taking some serious punishment with him unable to close the gap to the taller Fisher.
Allen's corner tell their man that Fisher 'is going to start blowing soon'.
Credit: Matchroom Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen - Round one
What a start from Johnny Fisher here.
He takes the centre of the ring and lands some massive blows with his right hand.
The man from Essex then unloads a combination that has Allen pinned up against the ropes.
Allen does well to soak up the pressure, but he barely landed a jab in that first round.
Spencer Oliver on talkSPORT's live stream said: "Perfect start from the unbeaten Johnny Fisher."
Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen
Right, it's time for one of the biggest fights on the undercard as Jonny Fisher takes on Dave Allen.
Fisher is unbeaten in all 12 of his fights, while Allen is a dangerous fighter who has sparred with 'The Romford Bull'.
The 25-year-old informed talkSPORT's Gareth A Davies and Spencer Oliver that 100 supporters have travelled to Saudi Arabia to support him.
And we are about to get underway...
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Lee McGregor vs Isaac Lowe- McGregor wins
Isaac Lowe, one of Tyson Fury's sparring partners, has been dealt a devastating defeat.
Lowe was left fuming after he was deducted a point for spitting out his gum shield.
This led him to kick his stool in frustration.
On the judges scorecards, it was a clear win for McGregor.
They were as follows: 96-92, 97-91 and 97-91.
In the building
Oleksandr Usyk has arrived at the Kingdom Arena, and as always, he looks super focused.
The Ukrainian is putting three belts on the line this evening in what promises to be an epic fight for the ages.
Usyk ended Tyson Fury's unbeaten record in their last encounter earlier this year, and he showed no signs of backing down with a rematch.
And he's here with his toy teddy...
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We have around about two-and-a-half hours until Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk do battle again.
It is surely going to be an absolute classic, and you can follow it all live on talkSPORT.
We have commentary and a special watchalong for the rematch between these two great heavyweights.
Jim White and Gareth A Davies are your hosts, with Spencer Oliver and John Rawling also part of the team.
You can tune into the live stream here.
Or listen on talkSPORT.
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Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards - McGrail wins
Wow, that's a bit of a shock as Peter McGrail claims the win via unanimous decision.
Rhys Edwards looked to have done more than enough to win, but the judges think not.
Of course, there was a big clash of heads, and the two exchanged some brutal blows.
However, on the scorecards, it reads 96-95, 96-94 and 96-94.
That one will be extremely controversial.
Credit: Matchroom Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards
Rhys Edwards was a very late replacement for this fight, with the Welshman having to step in to replace Dennis McCann after he failed a drugs test.
The two have been knocking lumps out of each other in the early exchanges of this one, but the biggest thing to happen is a huge cut on McGrail.
The Englishman clashed heads with his opponent and blood has been leaking into his eye.
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Luck of the draw
When it was announced that Fernando Barbosa hadn't travelled to Riyad ahead of the fight this evening, the stand-in choice was between two people.
Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey and Panama's Ignacio Robles flew to Saudi Arabia, with both camps split on who would take the vacant role.
So because there couldn't be an amicable agreement reached, it was decided that a coin toss would determine who will take Barbosa's place.
And Robles won, so he will be the third in-person judge ringside this evening.
Frank Warren revealed after that he suggested that a good old coin toss should decide the outcome.
Given what is on the line this evening, that seems crazy, but this is boxing we are talking about.
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Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin - Lapin wins
The undercards are rapidly progressing now, which means the main event is getting closer and closer.
We also still have Johnny Fisher versus Dave Allen and Moses Itauma in action, so should be some great bouts to come.
We've just witnessed Ukrainian Daniel Lapin extend his unbeaten record with a comfortable win over Dylan Colin.
Lapin won via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 100-90, 99-91 and 99-91.
'It's been very difficult'
Tyson Fury has made many changes to his training regime ahead of this rematch, including deciding to cut himself off from his family.
He decided to totally stop contact for three months.
He's admitted this has been very hard to cope with and his wife, Paris, has also been speaking about the situation for the first time.
Talking to IFL TV Boxing, she said: "Yes it's true [that Fury cut himself off].
"I think after the last fight, everything that went on previously personally in our lives and then Tyson obviously had the outcome last time, I just think he decided this on his own and I had to support him in it.
"He didn't want to be involved in family life so he's cut himself off from us for the last few months and he has put himself in a serious, serious condition and he looks very, very determined.
"So if it's what needed to be, then God willing tomorrow night it will all come out and it will all be good and all worthwhile."
Asked how she has found the time apart, Paris continued: "It's been very difficult I can't lie.
"I supported him in the decision but it wasn't the greatest thing to sit and not speak to your husband for a long time.
"Yesterday was the first time I saw him, we still haven't spoken, I literally was ten feet across from him and we've just barely made eye contact.
"But I can see and I think in my heart it's paid off.
"I haven't seen him like this since the Deontay Wilder rematch, this was the last time I've seen Tyson in this mood.
"So I can't give you much inside scoop because we haven't spoken for weeks and weeks and weeks."
Fisher's time
As well as Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2, we have Johnny Fisher taking on Dave Allen.
Fisher currently has a 12-0 record, and at just 25, he has a big career ahead of him.
However, there was a time when he could only have dreamed of being a boxer.
Fisher was playing rugby for Exeter University just a few years ago.
‘The Romford Bull’ says he started playing rugby at his school’s sixth form, before continuing at university in Exeter where he went to study history.
His dissertation later focused on the aerial bombings of Germany from 1944 to 1945.
Fisher adds he then started boxing as a hobby alongside his rugby in order to keep his fitness up to scratch.
“Then I had an amateur fight at the university, sold out the student union, and won by first round knockout,” he said.
“I started sparring a guy called Joe Joyce for a bit of fun. Joe’s manager picked me up and said, you might as well turn professional.
“Since then it’s been just taking one step at a time.”
Tonight, he faces former sparring partner Allen in what should be an explosive clash.
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Chelsea footballer and Ukrainian international Mykhailo Mudryk is in the Kingdom Arena to support Oleksandr Usyk this evening.
The 23-year-old is currently temporarily suspended from playing for the Blues after he was found to have a banned substance in his bloodstream.
The drug, known as Melodonium, was found in a urine sample, and they are waiting for another test to come back before a decision is made, but he could be banned for up to four years.
In the meantime, he's set to watch his fellow countryman try to beat Tyson Fury for the second time.
