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Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Tyson Fury 2 Results: Winner, Scorecards, Reaction
In a closely contested and intense fight, Oleksandr Usyk has emerged victorious in his highly anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury, defending his IBF, WBA, and WBC heavyweight championships by way of unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards were overwhelming in favor of the Ukrainian champion, with all three scoring the bout 116-112 in his favor.
The CompuBox punch statistics revealed a stark difference in the performance of both fighters, as Usyk dominated Fury throughout the contest, landing significantly more punches and connecting on a higher percentage of his attacks. In fact, according to the data, Usyk out-landed Fury in ten of the 12 rounds, showcasing his impressive skillset and relentless pressure.
The boxing community has weighed in with their opinions on the official scorecards, with many expressing disagreement over the A.I. judge’s wide margin, while some praised the consistency and fairness of the human judges. Combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani was impressed by Usyk’s performance, scoring the fight for the champion just a little tighter than the official scores.
Meanwhile, Fury has been left to ponder his future following this crushing defeat. Despite not participating in the post-fight interview, he expressed his disagreement with the decision during an impromptu chat as he departed the ring. Fury believes that he won the bout by “at least three rounds,” a claim that has drawn significant criticism from many who witnessed the fight.
As Usyk moves forward, it appears that the winner of Daniel Dubois’ next match against Joseph Parker will be his next opponent. Dubois was in attendance and made a clumsy attempt to crash Usyk’s post-fight interview, issuing a challenge for a rematch and expressing his desire to face off once more against the champion. Usyk has already defeated Dubois in August 2023 but since then, Dubois has registered impressive victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua.
In stark contrast, Fury’s career will need to be re-evaluated following this setback. While he remains financially secure thanks to his lucrative dealings, a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua now becomes more appealing than ever. A Fury-Joshua fight would generate massive interest and revenue, given the significant rivalry between the two Brits. Joshua is coming off a defeat at the hands of Dubois, while Fury has now suffered back-to-back losses to Usyk.
The stage appears set for these two heavyweights to clash at Wembley Stadium during the summer of 2025, with both men poised to pocket substantial paychecks for their efforts.
Source: www.forbes.com
