Oleksandr Usyk: Ukrainian Boxer Defeats Tyson Fury to Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Video

• Oleksandr Usyk becomes the undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Tyson Fury
• The Ukrainian boxer claimed a deserving victory over the British fighter in Saudi Arabia
• The Gypsy King has now suffered his first defeat in the heavyweight division in Riyadh

Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk, has made history after defeating Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Usyk won the tie through split-decision points as Fury suffered his first career defeat in Riyadh.

Fury began the fight on a good note, but he was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after Usyk's attack in the ninth round.

Usyk dominated the judge's scorecards, with two giving 115-112 and 114-113 decisions favouring the Ukrainian. Fury got one positive result from one judge who scored the fight 114-113 in favour of the Gypsy King.

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The Ukrainian fighter remains unbeaten, while Fury lost for the first time in his 16-year professional career.

Usyk made boxing history by becoming the first boxer to hold all four belts in the heavyweight division.

The 37-year-old claimed he is ready for a rematch with Fury during an interview after the fight.

"Thank you so much to my team. It's a big opportunity for my family, for me, for my country. It's a great time, it's a great day," Usyk said.

"Yes, of course. I am ready for a rematch."

Fury didn't accept the judges' decision. He claimed he won the bout and was waiting to get his revenge in the rematch later this year.

"I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority. It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I'll be back," Fury said in the ring

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Sports Brief earlier reported that British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, predicted the winner of the bout between Fury and Usyk.

The bout was supposed to have taken place before, but Fury's injury in his training camp let to the postponement of the fight in Saudi Arabia.

The former heavyweight champion disclosed the reason behind his choice between both fighters.