Usyk versus Fury 2 Outcomes: Complete Fight Card Results, Updates, Responses
Usyk versus Fury 2 Outcomes: Complete Fight Card Results, Updates, Responses
The highly anticipated rematch in the boxing world is taking place today, December 21, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Oleksandr Usyk, holder of the WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight titles, is defending his titles against former champion Tyson Fury. We have live coverage of the entire fight card, providing real-time updates on the Usyk vs. Fury 2 results.
Originally, the two rivals faced off in May in the same arena where the rematch now takes place. At that time, Fury held the WBC title while Usyk was the champion for the WBO, WBA, and IBF belts. Both fighters boasted impressive unbeaten records, with Fury having a perfect 34-0-1 and Usyk boasting a flawless 21-0 win record. Their clash resulted in one of the best heavyweight fights of recent memory, as the judges awarded the split decision to Usyk, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.
Usyk vs. Fury 2: What's at Stake?
In this highly anticipated rematch, both fighters enter the ring with a drive for victory and reluctance to yield. For Tyson Fury, bouncing back after his split-decision loss is crucial in reclaiming his former glory. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk aims to solidify his reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion by successfully defending his titles in the face of such a formidable opponent.
Usyk vs. Fury 1: How it Went Down
Usyk and Fury went head-to-head in a grueling twelve-round fight that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Fury sought to establish control behind his active jab and used his size advantage to keep Usyk at bay. On the other hand, Usyk dazzled with his speed, volume, power, and movement, aiming to corner and trap Fury, unleashing a barrage of punches.
Throughout the early rounds, Usyk held the advantage. However, as the fight progressed, Fury demonstrated increased output and a renewed sense of urgency, taking control of the center of the ring. He used his jab cleverly to prevent Usyk from connecting with his powerful punches, often forcing Usyk to engage from the outside.
Struggling to assert dominance in the middle rounds, Usyk adjusted his strategy in the eighth round, becoming more aggressive and pouncing on his opponent. His punches, rising above Fury's guard, left visible marks on Fury's face. Despite retaliating with force, Fury struggled to come to terms with Usyk's relentless assault.
Usyk's attack paid off in the ninth round, when a fierce combination sent Fury staggering around the ring. The big man seemed to be just a step away from falling or hitting the canvas, before referee Mark Nelson intervened, administering an eight-count before the round ended. Fury's supporters were up in arms, claiming that the referee should have stopped the fight due to Fury's obvious discomfort.
Usyk remained persistent throughout the remainder of the bout, pressing his offense and landing a slew of powerful punches. At the end of the fight, the scorecards showed a split decision, with two judges scoring the contest for Usyk (115-112 and 114-113), and one offering Fury the edge (114-113).
Predictions and Picks for Usyk vs. Fury 2
The highly-anticipated rematch for the Usyk vs. Fury 2 fight is set to begin soon at 6:00 p.m. ET. Ring walks for both fighters are expected to occur around 5:50 p.m. ET, giving viewers a perfect opportunity to join the action just before the bell rings.
Usyk vs. Fury 2 Fight Card:
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: 6:00 p.m. ETMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean: 4:55 p.m. ETSerhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis: 4:00 p.m. ETJohnny Fisher vs. David Allen: 3:07 p.m. ETPeter McGrail vs. Rhys Edwards: 2:20 p.m. ETIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor: 1: 32 p.m. ETDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin: 12:47 p.m. ETAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez: 12:00 p.m. ETMohammed Alakel vs. Joshua Ocampo
The rematch is sure to be just as gripping as their first meeting, leaving fans worldwide on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who will emerge victorious. Make sure to tune in to catch all the live action as the two heavyweight titans clash once again in the ring.
Usyk versus Fury 2 Outcomes: Scoring:
Usyk versus Fury 2 - Fury on Usyk:
"I'll just whack him a bit harder this time," Fury mentioned. "Pound him in the face more frequently than I did previously.
"I'm just going to box smartly, box intelligently, and if I get him, get him out of there. Pretty much the same as what I did last time, but a bit less joking around and a bit more focus, that's it actually.
"I joked around more than anyone in any high-level fight ever has. It took my focus away, so maybe a little less joking and more focus on the actual victory. I was messing around too much in there."
"It wasn't so much what he did correctly," Fury continued. "It was me being more tired than anything else, getting lazy, you know what I mean? Throwing punches without thinking about it. It wasn't because of what he did was so impressive, it's what I did that was the mistake really. And that's it."
Usyk versus Fury 2 - Usyk on Fury:
"Against Fury, it wasn't me who decided the outcome - it was divine providence who decided this would be the way I would win [decision, not KO]. But, if I get the chance to knock out Tyson Fury in the rematch, I will take it," Usyk stated.
We will update the Usyk versus Fury 2 results and reactions as the fights unfold.
- After a thrilling twelve-round battle in their first match, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are once again facing off in Usyk vs. Fury 2. The highly anticipated rematch is delivering exciting highlights and reactions from fans worldwide.
- Tyson Fury is eager to bounce back from his split-decision loss in the first Usyk vs. Fury fight, aiming to reclaim his former glory. Meanwhile, Usyk hopes to solidify his reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion by successfully defending his titles in the rematch.
- In the live coverage of Usyk vs. Fury 2, viewers across the globe have been treated to real-time results, offering an inside look at the rematch that's providing another chapter in the boxing world's most anticipated rivalry.