Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury during their joint fight for the world heavyweight championship. December 22, 2024.
Photo: Getty/Richard Pelham

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten rival Tyson Fury to win the unified heavyweight world title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Usyk won the rematch by unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-12), retaining the WBA, WBC and WBO belts he won in their first meeting against Fury.

Usyk’s speed and trademark left hand troubled Fury, who struggled to keep up with the Ukrainian’s pace for twelve rounds.

In the earlier fights, highly touted heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma knocked out Australia’s Demsey McKean in the first round.

Usyk’s compatriot Serhii Bohachuk defeated Ishmael Davis by TKO and Johnny Fisher recorded a controversial split decision victory over fellow Brit Dave Allen.

Main results of the battle cards:

• Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury by unanimous decision to retain the unified heavyweight world title
• Heavyweight: Moses Itauma beats Demsey McKean by knockout
• Super welterweight: Serhii Bohachuk beats Ishmael Davis by TKO
• Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher beats Dave Allen by split decision
• Featherweight: Lee McGregor beats Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision
• Super Featherweight: Peter McGrail beats Rhys Edwards via unanimous decision

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