Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision on Sunday to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
According to The Mirror, Usyk staged a remarkable second-half comeback to claim the title.
Fury dominated the first half of the fight, downplaying the significance of the night by clowning around at every opportunity.
However, Usyk staged a strong comeback in the latter half of the bout, with the referee issuing a count when Fury was held up by the ropes in the ninth round.
Fury struggled to regain momentum and was relieved to hear the final bell, but Usyk was announced as the winner by split decision, becoming the division’s first undisputed ruler in 25 years.
Fury, who was making his fourth defense of the world title, had a significant weight and height advantage over Usyk. Despite this, Usyk managed to close the distance and land effective punches.
Throughout the fight, Fury taunted Usyk and played to the crowd, while Usyk steadily applied pressure and delivered powerful shots.
The final round was decisive, with both fighters landing significant blows, but it was Usyk who emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
