Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight world champion, shared his emotions after his victory over the British Tyson Fury within the framework of the evening of boxing, which took place on the night from 18 to 19 May in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Oleksandr Usyk
Thank you so much for my team. Thank you so much, my God, Jesus. Mister Excellency, thank you. It's big opportunity for me, for my family, for my country. It's a great day. An immediate rematch? Of course! I'm ready for a rematch. Listen. We do a good fight, yes?
Usik defeated Fury by split decision, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for the first time in 25 years.
Usyk, 37, had his previous fight in August 2023, defeating Daniel Dubois by knockout in the ninth round. He has 22 wins (14 by knockout) without a single defeat on his record.
Fury, 35, previously stepped into the ring in October 2023, beating Francis Ngannou by split decision. He has 34 wins (24 by knockout), one draw and one loss.
