Fury Falls Short as Usyk Defends World Titles Unanimously

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his three world titles against British challenger Tyson Fury through a unanimous decision at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

Usyk maintained his undefeated status following his previous victory in May that earned him the undisputed championship, as he handed Fury his second professional defeat. The win marked the fourth time Usyk would successfully defend one of his world titles.

The judges' scorecards were 116-112 in Usyk's favour, with all three judges scoring the bout unanimously in the Ukrainian's favour. Usyk expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating that he was "good" and deflected praise to others, saying, "I'm not the judges, I'm a sportsman, I'm an athlete."

Fury, however, was noticeably uncharacteristically silent after the fight, failing to address the media. His promoter Frank Warren stepped in to address the audience, expressing shock at the judges' scorecards and disappointment with Fury's performance.

"How can Tyson only get four rounds in this fight? It's impossible," Warren said. "He's very disappointed, as I am as well. But, I mean, I'm not saying there's any bias (on my part). Everybody along the front there, we all thought the same way."

Despite Fury's aggressive approach and attempts to dominate the center of the ring with his jab, Usyk maintained superior mobility and agility throughout the fight. The Ukrainian's left hand proved particularly effective in finding success against Fury.

As for Fury, he entered the ring at his heaviest professional weight, exceeding Usyk by 55 pounds (25kg), but was eventually worn down by Usyk's relentless pressure. Despite showing some promise early on, Fury struggled to find his footing towards the end of the fight and ultimately succumbed to Usyk's superior skills.

The loss marks a notable improvement in Fury's performance compared to their first encounter in May, where he struggled in the ninth round. However, he still found himself unable to counter the tactical brilliance of the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxers' defense.

The victory brings no doubt that Usyk remains one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the heavyweight division, with his superior skills and ring generalship solidifying his dominance over the sport's top players.