The Ukrainian treats the “Gypsy King” with respect
Ukrainian boxer, absolute world champion in heavyweight, holder of WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO/WBC heavyweight belts Alexander Tendril (22-0, 14 KO) commented on the fight with Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs).
“I don’t know if Fury was surprised that he was shocked by the “little rabbit.” I don’t think about Tyson Fury. Look, I have a lot of respect for Tyson because he’s a very good fighter and a very good person. But this is my opponent. This is a very complex, very smart person. What is Tyson doing? He talks a lot and a lot of people say, “Hey, he’s like a clown.”
On the night of May 19, Usik inflicted the first defeat of Fury in his professional career in a fight that took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The victory was awarded to the Ukrainian by a split decision: 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.
Usik became the first absolute world heavyweight champion in the era of four belts. In the heavyweight division, the last time Lennox Lewis held absolute status was in 1999, but then three titles were enough for this title.
Alexander is the second boxer in history after Evander Holyfield, who was the absolute world champion in cruiserweight and heavyweight. Also, the Ukrainian boxer became the third (after Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue) in the era of four prestigious titles to become the absolute champion in two weight categories.
It was reported that an agreement had been reached between Usyk and Fury for a re-fight. The “Gypsy King” has officially activated the rematch option. The second fight between Usik and Fury will take place on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Source: Sportarena
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