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Usyk To Be Stripped By The IBF – Fury's Undisputed Dream Over Before The Rematch
The IBF will likely order Oleksandr Usyk to face his mandatory, meaning he could vacate or be stripped. Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World with a split decision win. Now, any rematch with Usyk is unlikely to be undisputed. The IBF will likely call the mandatory, forcing Usyk to decide. If Usyk […]
Warren Defends Fury's Controversial Post-Fight Comments Towards Usyk – ‘He Is Bipolar'
Frank Warren has defended Tyson Fury’s behavior following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King lost a split decision as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The Ukrainian followed Lennox Lewis‘ footsteps, becoming the first undisputed champion in 25 years. The win made Usyk undisputed in a second weight class as he will go down […]
Where Does Oleksandr Usyk Rank Among The Greats After Win Over Tyson Fury?
It’s been a few days since the historic ‘Ring of Fire’ event in Saudi Arabia, where Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a classic to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Unsurprisingly following a moment of such magnitude, the dust has barely settled. Since Usyk had his arm raised in victory having been awarded a […]
AI Proves Usyk Beat Fury – ‘Usyk Was Landing Max Impact Shots, 2-3-4 Punch Combinations'
The boxing stats showed Oleksandr Usyk had beaten Tyson Fury. Usyk secured a split-decision win over Fury, making him the World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. He followed in the footsteps of Lennox Lewis, the last man to have achieved that feat. He also joined Evander Holyfield in becoming undisputed at cruiserweight and then heavyweight. While Fury […]
Carlos Trinidad-Snake Grabs Another Win & is Ready for Shot at BKFC Welterweight Crown
Carlos Trinidad-Snake is tired of waiting. Following another dominant victory, this time over Dustin Pague, at Liberty First Arena in Omaha, Trinidad-Snake is ready for his chance to fight for a championship. If current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship welterweight champion Austin Trout is willing to accept the bout, that is. “Austin Trout, you ain’t (expletive),” […]
Fury Could Retire After The Usyk Loss – ‘He Has Taken Some Serious Blows'
Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk has raised question marks over whether he should retire. The Gypsy King suffered a split decision loss, having the first defeat of his career. The win made Usyk the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Fury was almost stopped in the ninth round, only to be […]
Fury Vs. Usyk Rematch In Doubt – ‘It's Hard For Him To Digest, The Referee Saved Tyson'
Frank Warren has doubts that Tyson Fury will rematch Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk was dominant to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. While the scorecards were close, in truth, Usyk put on a clinical display. He almost stopped Fury in round nine, only for the referee to […]
Klitschko Has A Dig At Fury's Loss To Usyk – ‘Thank you, The Tricks Fury Tried Failed'
Wladimir Klitschko had a dig at Tyson Fury following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis, beating Fury via a split decision. Fury was almost stopped in round nine, only to be saved by the bell. The win was revenge for Klitschko’s defeat to Fury in 2015. […]
How Does Tyson Fury Beat Oleksandr Usyk In The Rematch?
History was made in Saudi Arabia on Saturday when boxing crowned its first four-belt undisputed heavyweight world champion as Oleksandr Usyk edged Tyson Fury in a thriller. Usyk claimed victory on a razor-thin split decision, essentially winning the fight by one round. After judges Manuel Oliver Palomo gave Usyk the decision 115-112 and Craig Metcalfe […]
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson Ticket Prices Slashed
The ticket prices for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson have dropped significantly, raising doubts about the demand. Paul will face Tyson on July 20 in a professional boxing fight. There was much criticism over the decision to make it a pro-fight. They will fight eight rounds, each lasting two minutes, in 14-ounce gloves. Tyson will […]
Usyk Defeats Fury, Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Oleksandr Usyk is the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, beating Tyson Fury in a split decision. The win made the Ukrainian the first to do so since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. Usyk scored a knockdown in round nine, which proved critical. The first two rounds were all Usyk. The Ukrainian’s southpaw jab was pushing Fury backwards, as Usyk took control of the […]
Drake Loses Big Money After Picking Fury To Beat Usyk – ‘The Drake Curse Is Real'
Drake bet $565,000 on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk, losing big money. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship took place with Usyk coming out the winner via a split decision. Usyk became the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999. Fury and Usyk both had undefeated records. Fury was looking to add […]
Denys Berinchyk Beats Emanuel Navarrete, Claims WBO Lightweight Title
Denys Berinchyk beat Emanuel Navarrete via a split decision to become the WBO Lightweight Champion. The win made the Ukrainian a champion, following in the footsteps of his countryman Oleksandr Usyk, who had beaten Tyson Fury to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Pre-Fight Comments “Just having the opportunity to add a new title in a […]
Haney Slams Garcia's Reaction To Failed Tests – ‘He Never Cared If He Got Caught'
Devin Haney has reacted to Ryan Garcia’s claim that his B-sample will likely return positive. Garcia beat Haney in a one-sided fight, dropping him three times on his way to a majority decision victory. However, the result has now been clouded by mass controversy. Garcia tested positive for Ostarine after two VADA tests detected the […]
Fury vs. Usyk Pre-Fight Quotes – Who Wins?
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk exchanged numerous verbals during the build-up, including their camps. One fighter will become the best, becoming the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since 1999. Lennox Lewis was the last man to do it, beating Evander Holyfield to go down in history. Fury and Usyk are undefeated, with both having different styles. […]
Ryan Garcia Picks Fury To Beat Usyk – ‘He’s The Greatest Of All Time'
Ryan Garcia has picked Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship places the division’s best two fighters against each other. They are both undefeated, as someone will lose that undefeated record. Fury is the bigger man, who weighed in at 262 pounds. His height and reach advantage have made him the favorite […]
Haney Vs. Garcia Rematch Is Possible – ‘The Rematch Is Huge, I Believe It Will Happen'
A rematch between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia could still happen. That is according to Eddie Hearn. Garcia dominated Haney in winning a majority decision. He dropped Haney three times to give The Dream the first career defeat. However, the result had many talking points. Garcia missed weight by 3.2 pounds, meaning he could not […]
Klitschko Warns Fury About Usyk – ‘The Best Technician, He’s Going To Do His Job'
Wladimir Klitschko, the former Unified Heavyweight Champion, has backed Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury. The Undisputed Heavyweight Championship is on the line. Usyk defends his WBA, WBO and IBF Belts, leaving him with just the WBC belt needed to complete the collection. A win makes him a two-weight undisputed champion. He would join the […]
Fury Shoves Usyk At Weigh-In
The weigh-in for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place ahead of their Undisputed Heavyweight Fight on Saturday. One fighter will lose their undefeated record, knowing a win makes them the first undisputed champion since 1999. That is when Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield to become the best heavyweight of his era. It is a […]
WBA Causes Confusion Over Rehydration Rules For Davis vs. Martin Fight
The WBA created confusion over a possible 12-pound rehydration clause over the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin fight on June 15. This would have been a departure from the IBF rules, which include a 10-pound rehydration clause. Gilberto Mendoza, WBA President, made the suggestion based on ‘recent events,’ hinting that it could be done to […]