Oleksandr Usyk Conquers the Heavyweight World: WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO Titles in His Possession
On December 22, 2024, Oleksandr Usyk made history once again. The exceptional Ukrainian athlete defeated British boxer Tyson Fury in the main event of a spectacular boxing evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After 12 fiercely contested rounds, Usyk was unanimously declared the winner by the judges, securing the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO heavyweight world titles.
A Fight of Superlatives
From the very beginning, Usyk showed why he is considered one of the best boxers of his generation. With his outstanding technique, speed, and strategic superiority, he dominated the ring. Tyson Fury, known for his unorthodox attacks and physical strength, found no answer to Usyk’s precision. The fight went the full distance of 12 rounds, with the judges unanimously scoring it 116–112 for the Ukrainian.
After the fight, Usyk said in an interview:
"This victory is for Ukraine. I thank my team, my fans, and everyone who believes in me. Together, we can achieve anything."
An unexpected guest in the ring
After the fight ended, IBF champion Daniel Dubois entered the ring and challenged Usyk to a rematch. Dubois, who lost to Usyk by knockout in the ninth round in 2023, remained defiant:
DUBOIS: “I want my rematch! Hear me, I want the rematch! Tonight was your night, but let’s make it happen!”
USYK: “No problem.”
This exchange thrilled the audience, and fans worldwide are already speculating about a possible showdown between the two heavyweights next year.
Further successes for Ukrainian boxers
The evening in Riyadh also brought major successes for other Ukrainian athletes:
- Andrii Novytskyi defended his WBC International title with an impressive performance.
- Serhii Bohachuk defeated Ishmael Davis and defended his WBA Continental title while also winning the IBF Continental belt.
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