Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury in Riyadh Rematch, Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

On December 21-22, 2024, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious in a much-anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury, held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This historic bout solidified Usyk’s status as one of the greatest boxers in modern heavyweight history.

All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in favor of the unified champion, Usyk.

The fight marked a continuation of the rivalry between Usyk, who entered the ring as the reigning WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight champion, and Fury, a former multi-title holder from the United Kingdom. In their previous encounter, Usyk handed Fury his first career defeat, a result that heightened anticipation for the rematch.

The event began at midnight local time, with both fighters demonstrating skill and resilience throughout the match. Usyk’s tactical precision and conditioning ultimately secured him a unanimous decision victory after twelve rounds, further cementing his place at the pinnacle of the sport.

This victory adds to Usyk’s decorated career, which includes unifying all major cruiserweight titles before achieving similar success in the heavyweight division.