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‘Back to the drawing board’: Pros react to Oleksandr Usyk outclassing Tyson Fury in epic rematch

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Oleksandr Usyk is still undisputed.

After a hard-fought rematch that once again took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, Usyk (23-0) scored another win over Tyson Fury (34-2-1), this time winning via unanimous decision. That makes Usyk 2-0 now over Fury after previously winning a split nod over “The Gypsy King” this past May.

Though Usyk didn’t come close to a finish like he did in their first fight, he arguably put on a more complete performance and won by a wide margin on the official scorecards, with all three judges having it 116-112 in his favor. Afterwards, rival Daniel Dubois entered the ring to propose a rematch, but Usyk didn’t commit to putting his undisputed heavyweight crown back on the line just yet.

Unsurprisingly, their fellow fighters were wowed by the contest, with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya praising both men.

“Congratulations Usyk, you are a gentleman and a scholar,” De La Hoya wrote on Twitter. “Tyson my amigo, back to the drawing board. YOU WILL BE BACK!!”

See more social media reactions from the combat sports world below.


 

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