On December 21, Usyk Fury 2 befell for Oleksandr Usyk’s (22-0, 14 KOs) WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles on the Kingdom Area. The primary battle in Could this 12 months noticed the Ukrainian beat Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) by way of a detailed cut up determination. We’ve got already seen an entertaining undercard, which you’ll be able to make amends for by way of our undercard recap. The rematch titled Reignited noticed Usyk cement is dominance within the heavyweight division, defeating Fury of their rematch by unanimous determination.
Usyk Fury 2: Ends in Victory for Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk Fury 2 Recap
The opening spherical of this extremely anticipated rematch noticed Fury begin on the entrance foot, touchdown a proper hand. Usyk seemed mild on his ft, discovering his vary higher because the spherical went on. The Ukrainian labored the physique nicely early within the second spherical. Fury landed a pleasant proper hand – the speaking level of a second spherical – that Usyk seemed higher in.
After a powerful two rounds for Fury, Usyk loved success within the subsequent rounds, rocking “The Gypsy King” with two huge left palms. Following a robust spherical from Fury within the fifth, working Usyk’s physique. The Ukrainian loved a powerful finish to spherical six, showcasing his motion and punch variation.
The Ukrainian started to drag away, successful the earlier two rounds. Fury wanted to make use of his jab to dominate and cease Usyk from getting inside. Because the battle progressed Usyk’s pace and motion impressed as he saved discovering a house for his wand-like left hand. Fury’s bravery is plain, however the variation in Usyk’s work is extraordinary. The judges scorecards have been 116-112 on all three playing cards. It was a deserved win for the Ukrainian. He acquired higher because the battle went on. The king of the heavyweight division!
Instantly after the battle, Usyk was requested by DAZN within the ring why he was so good once more within the again half of the battle?
“I don’t know, possibly how I practice? I’m preparer…hear, right now is an excellent day- each my sons gained in competitors in judo… my son talked to me and mentioned ‘Papa, you’re subsequent’ I mentioned OK.”
He was then requested what he considered the previous champ, Fury, after one other 12 rounds with him?
“Hear. He’s a terrific fighter, a terrific opponent. It was unbelievable 24 rounds for my profession.”
Then, the eye turned to newly topped IBF champ Daniel Dubois, who got here into the ring to problem Usyk to a rematch. Usyk stopped Duobois by TKO in August of 2023 to retain his unified titles. The champ mentioned Saturday evening,
“Yeah, no downside. No downside. I’m prepared. Subsequent battle, no downside. Now, I wanna return dwelling for a bit of bit relaxation. I’m prepared.”
Nostalgia
Take a look at our colleague David Payne – as he checked out 5 memorable heavyweight title rematches. Did Usyk-Fury 2 make the minimize?
