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Usyk to Lose IBF Title After Fury Fight

Usyk to Lose IBF Title After Fury Fight

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion in Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty Images)

Oleksandr Usyk has become the new undisputed heavyweight champion, but he will soon lose one of his belts. Usyk, aged 37, defeated Tyson Fury in a thrilling match in Saudi Arabia, with a split decision of 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. However, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) will strip Usyk of his title. Filip Hrgovic, the IBF’s […]

Usyk Defeats Fury to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Title

Usyk Defeats Fury to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Title

Oleksandr Usyk turned the tide on Tyson Fury in the eighth round [Action Images via Reuters/Andrew]

Oleksandr Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing after a split-decision points defeat over Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia. Fury started strong but faced a standing 10 count in the ninth round. The scorecards favored Usyk, with one judge scoring for Fury. This marked Fury’s first loss in his 16-year professional career. […]