Usik Fury – the Ukrainian won once again – UNIAN
A fight took place between Alexander Usik and Tyson Fury.
On the night of December 21-22, in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, at the Kingdom Arena, a legendary fight took place – a rematch between Ukrainian Alexander Usik and Briton Tyson Fury. At stake were the WBO, WBA and WBC and a commemorative belt from the WBC, which is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the legendary fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
Referee: Robert Ramirez Jr. (Puerto Rico). Judges: Pat Morley (USA), Gerardo Martinez (Puerto Rico) and Ignacio Robles (Panama).
Tyson Fury entered the ring with a record 127.4 kg – this is 10 kilograms more than before. Alexander Usik weighs 102.5 kg.
1 round
The boxers exchanged several reconnaissance blows. They try to shoot. However, neither one nor the second boxer suffered serious injuries in the first round…
