Usyk returned home after defeating Fury
25 December 2024 07:25
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Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk has already returned home after a trip to Saudi Arabia, where he won a rematch against British boxer Tyson Fury. The photo was posted on his Instagram by his wife Kateryna Usyk, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
On her page, the champion’s wife showed footage of the boxer touchingly hugging one of his sons. The image is shown on a home background.
Usyk’s wife also showed a Christmas tree and her younger daughter admiring the forest beauty.
On the night of December 22 , the Ukrainian defeated the Briton by unanimous decision in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Following the 12 rounds, all three referees declared Usyk’s success: 116-112, 116-112, 116-112.
Currently, Usyk holds the WBC, WBA and WBO titles. The title of absolute world heavyweight champion was not at stake this time, as the Ukrainian boxer left the IBF belt vacant in June.
In addition, Usyk confirmed that he was ready to fight the British Daniel Dubois, who offered him a rematch for the world title immediately after his fight with Fury.
In the first meeting , Usyk won. Both boxers agreed to the rematch. According to Boxing Kingdom, Usyk will have the opportunity to earn much more money than he did in the first fight. For the rematch, Usyk will receive 60% of the total fee, and Fury will receive 40%. In the first fight, Tyson Fury received 2/3 of the total fee, and the Ukrainian boxer received the rest.
