OLEKSANDR USYK picked up a historic victory over Tyson Fury via split decision to become undisputed champion.
Usyk, 37, ended Fury’s, 35, undefeated streak on Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia following a 12-round thriller.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decisionPA
The Ukrainian extended his stunning undefeated streak to 22 wins and handed the Gypsy King’s first ever defeat after 36 fights.
The scorecards in Riyadh read 115-112 to Usyk, 114-113 to Fury and 114-113 to the eventual winner.
Based on the cards, the Ukrainian heavyweight won the first, seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th round.
Fury, on the other hand, prevailed in the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth round.
The Ukrainian was very emotional after the fight, which is expected to lead to a rematch.
Usyk said: “Thank you so much my team, my God, Jesus.
“Mr Excellency, thank you this is a big opportunity for me, for my family.
“Slava Ukraini [Glory to Ukraine]. It’s great. I don’t have words.
On a potential rematch, Usyk added: ” Of course, I’m ready. One more time we will do a good fight.”
Fury also confirmed he plans to exercise his rematch clause by October.
The British boxing star said: “I’ll be back, I’ve got a rematch clause.”
Fury added: “For sure, we go back. Have a little rest up, spend some time with my family and we go again in October.”
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