In a historic bout held in May, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury fought for the undisputed heavyweight title, the first such contest since Lennox Lewis held the title nearly 25 years ago. The fight was closely contested, with both fighters having their moments.
Usyk delivered a significant knockdown, which played a crucial role in his split decision victory. This win made Usyk the holder of all four major belts, the Ring Magazine title, and the lineal title.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno scored the fight in favor of Usyk. Speaking on the Criminal Connection Podcast, Bruno said, “Usyk won, I think. You can’t really deny that.”
Post-fight, Usyk acknowledged his mistakes and vowed not to repeat them, while Fury promised a different approach in the rematch. Former Fury opponent Dillian Whyte expressed doubts about Fury’s ability to reclaim the title, citing the toll of previous fights and Usyk’s boosted confidence from the victory.
