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According to Tyson Fury the war in Ukraine is why the judges gave Oleksandr Usyk the win.
After nearly 25 years, Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, defeating Tyson Fury via split decision.
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00:50 - 19.05.2024
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to win undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia to win the undisputed heavyweight title.
The heavyweight fight has risen to the top of the trends on social media.
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19:36 - 18.05.2024
Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab: Nigerian boxer supported by Anthony Joshua knocked out in round 1 of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk card
Nigerian boxer Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab supported by Anthony Joshua is knocked out in round 1 of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk card.
Fury on loss to Usyk
After the loss, Fury in the post-fight interview stated that Usyk won because his country was at war.
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He said, "I believe I won that fight, I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority of them.
"We both put on a good fight. His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war.
"Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion. We've got a rematch clause. I've had a split decision loss to a good little man.
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"We run it back in October. Well done Oleksandr."
Usyk on win against Fury
Usyk on the other hand stated that he has been planning for this fight since 2008.
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He said, “Since 2008 I was planning for this. It’s not for my win, it’s for my God, my supporters, my country, the Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian mother and father, children.
"I want to go to my home, I want to rest, a break, I want to eat, sleep, kiss my wife.”
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has a guaranteed rematch clause with the second fight planned for Oct 12th/13th.
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