Usyk Dominates Fury Again, Solidifying His Legacy as the King of Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk once again proved his dominance in the heavyweight division by defeating Tyson Fury for the second time on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a thrilling yet clear-cut rematch, Usyk retained his WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in favor of the Ukrainian champion, a marked improvement from their first meeting, which ended in a split decision seven months ago.
The fight showcased Usyk’s tactical brilliance and unmatched stamina. Fury, who entered the ring vowing to be more aggressive, started strong, taking the center of the ring and utilizing his size and power. However, Usyk’s relentless pressure, precision, and superior conditioning gradually wore down the larger Fury. The Ukrainian once again demonstrated his ability to control the tempo, landing far more shots than in their initial bout and hurting Fury on several occasions.
Fury, 36, fought valiantly, showing flashes of brilliance with punishing left hands and effective stance-switching. However, he faded in the later rounds, losing Rounds 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 on all three scorecards. Despite his efforts, Fury could not match Usyk’s consistency and composure.
“When you don’t get the knockout, this is what can happen,” Fury reflected post-fight. “I did the best I could. If I could have done more, I would have done it.”
Usyk’s victory cements his place among the all-time greats. With an unblemished record of 23-0 (14 KOs), the 37-year-old is the undisputed champion in two weight divisions—a feat rarely achieved in boxing history. Usyk’s decorated career includes an Olympic gold medal and undisputed championships at cruiserweight and heavyweight, solidifying his reputation as one of the most skilled fighters of his era.
This second victory over Fury further underscores his dominance in the heavyweight division. Despite conceding nearly 50 pounds and six inches in height to Fury, Usyk left no doubt about his superiority. The rematch, while less dramatic than their first clash, was a testament to Usyk’s technical mastery and ability to adapt.
For Usyk, the future is bright. As his star continues to rise, he brings pride to his war-torn homeland of Ukraine while commanding the global spotlight in boxing. Potential challengers, such as Daniel Dubois—who interrupted Usyk’s post-fight interview to demand a rematch—may line up, but none seem poised to pose a significant threat to his reign. Usyk quickly dismissed Dubois’ challenge, emphasizing his readiness to take on any contender.
Fury, on the other hand, faces uncertainty. With back-to-back losses at 36, the self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” must reassess his future in the sport. While he remains a formidable opponent, questions linger about whether he has anything left to prove in the ring.
The fight ended with a show of mutual respect, as Fury leaned over to kiss Usyk on the head while the champion celebrated his hard-fought victory. “I very respect this guy because I think he’s very tough,” Usyk said of Fury. “Tyson is a great opponent. Big man. He’s a good man. Tyson, a lot of talk, but it’s just show.”
With this victory, Usyk solidified his status as the best heavyweight of his generation and continues to etch his name into the annals of boxing history. What Saturday night proved, is that Oleksandr Usyk remains the undisputed king of the heavyweight division.

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