Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULT: Gypsy King drops cryptic retirement hint after storming out of ring – latest
TYSON FURY stormed out of the ring after suffering a heart-breaking points defeat by Oleksandr Usyk - and he has now dropped a cryptic retirement hint!
Officially at his career-heaviest weight of 20 stone, Fury came flying out the blocks before Usyk began to work out the Gypsy King in the latter stages.
After hearing the judges' scorecards being read all in unison of 116-112 for Usyk, Fury immediately left the ring and did not conduct his in-ring interview.
On an eventful undercard, Johnny Fisher was DROPPED by Dave Allen before winning by a controversial decision and Moses Itauma brutally KNOCKED OUT Demsey McKean in the first round.
Follow ALL the reaction from the Kingdom Arena with our live blog below…
Fury ditches interview
Tyson Fury didn't stick around for his post-fight interview. Straight out the ring and to his dressing room.
Tough loss to take, that, but the better man in Usyk won again.
Eddie Hearn says: "It didn't feel like a 116-112 fight to me. I had it closer."
Credit: Getty Usyk on Dubois rematch
Asked again whether he would like to fight Daniel Dubois, Usyk says absolutely.
"Yes no problem. I'm ready. Next fight, no problem. Now I'm going back home. Little bit of rest. I'm ready," he says.
Frank Warren on Fury vs Usyk
"Yeah we've gotta do it. But let me tell you something. How did Tyson only have four rounds in that fight. All different rounds. I think we won the fight," he says.
"I don't know what Fury wants to do next. But us lot along the front row there, we thought he'd won the fight.
"It's too early to say if we'll see him again. Did you give him four rounds out of eight? It's nuts. I'm really disappointed.
"I thought he was in control of the fight, he boxed really well, he had Usyk in the back foot. Anyway, it is what it is."
Dubois CRASHES Usyk interview
"Hey Usyk - give me my revenge! I want my revenge!", exclaims Dubois as he jumps into the ring and gets in on Usyk's interview.
Usyk calmly replies: "His Excellency, please make fight with Daniel Dubois. Thank you."
Usyk speaks
"I win. It's good, Im not a judge. I'm an athlete," he said.
"I prepare well. My wife helps me, my children help me. For me is a very happy day. My sons won a judo competition today as well. It's a very happy day.
"My son said 'hey, papa, you're next'. I said 'Okay'".
Class from both men
Fury and Usyk embraced at the end of the fight and showed their respect after 24 rounds shared in the middle of the ring.
Credit: PA Usyk BEATS Fury
And STILL the unified heavyweight champion of the world - Oleksandr Usyk.
Scores of 116-112 three times.
What. A. Fight.
Fury vs Usyk – R12
When it comes to closing the show, there isn't a man better at doing it than Oleksandr Usyk. What an engine.
Still light on his feet, landing left hands. Fury tries to come back with a right of his own as Usyk drops his hands but it doesn't connect as clean as he'd like.
Fury lands a nice one-two but Usyk is fine with it, he comes back himself with ANOTHER left hand.
24 brilliant rounds of action between these two. The sequel is over and I've got it to Usyk once again.
Credit: PA Fury vs Usyk – R11
Two rounds left and it's going to be a really close one. Usyk ahead comfortably says Sergio Mora, scoring the fight ringside for DAZN.
Usyk continues to come forward and press the action with real menace. Fury yet to really land something that can stun his opponent.
Usyk lands another big left and there's marking around the bottom of Fury's right eye.
And Usyk lands another big left! He's having a brilliant 11th round here. He's pushed the action all the way and is reaping the rewards.
Fury vs Usyk – R10
Usyk really quick out the blocks again but a nice response from Fury as he lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Fury who lands a nice combination soon after. Usyk isn't relenting, though. His judgement of distance has been fantastic throughout.
Both men in the middle of the ring now and trying to strong-arm each other. Fury obviously comes out on top in that department but Fury lands a big left hand again!
Fury took it well and comes back with another uppercut. Pulsating stuff through two.
Championship rounds to come.
Credit: Getty Fury vs Usyk – R9
Fury comes out a little faster this time round, throwing combos; but they're just a little easy for Usyk to parry.
Fury comes back with a couple of body shots though and they're the best punches he's landed for a couple of rounds now.
Much better from Usyk towards the end of the round. He continues trying to stalk Fury, looking for the stoppage he missed out on last time.
Lovely left hand again from Usyk right at the end of the round!
Fury vs Usyk – R8
In classic southpaw fashion, Usyk now looking to get the right foot around Fury's left in order to get more leverage on his punches.
But Usyk lands a nice uppercut as the champion comes inside. Both men clash their heads as they come together once again.
Fury comes back and lands a one-two himself, but Usyk doesn't seem faxed at all. He comes back and lands a lovely combination to put Fury on his back foot again.
He's starting to really assert control in there.
Credit: Getty Fury vs Usyk – R7
Usyk comes out quick again. The Ukrainian really looking to put the pressure on now after such a good sixth round.
The pace of this fight has been electric so far.
Fury steps forward with a nice one-two down the pipe but Usyk comes back just as quick and lands a left down the middle.
Another big left from Usyk! Similar to the one which downed Fury in the first fight.
The level changes and footwork from Usyl have left Fury befuddled at times.
Fury vs Usyk – R6
It's a real high-level chess match in there right now. The fight could be anybody's; 3-2 either way.
Nice overhand right from Usyk lands but Fury comes back with a right of his own. Usyk gets right back in front of him and lands to the body.
Lovely combination follows from Usyk, who's having a better round now.
Usyk then lands a massive left to Fury's chin! He drops his hands and acknowledges the power, Fury.
Credit: PA Fury vs Usyk – R5
Fury lands a nice right hand and tries to follow it up but misses wildly with a big shot.
And then the Gypsy King lands a big left uppercut which Usyk definitely felt! Good round from Fury here.
Usyk dabbing at his nose now as well, but he's still trying to be more physical, connecting with shots to the body in the process.
Back down to the body goes Fury though! One way an then the other in there right now.
Fury vs Usyk – R4
Nice short left hand to start the round from Usyk. But Fury's legs and his jabs are looking sharp.
Plenty more body shots from Usyk; how important will those be later down the line?
Usyk lands a BIG right hand as Fury turns southpaw! He got caught with a big one there Fury.
Usyk takes a right hand from the Gypsy King in return, though. Really entertaining round.
Credit: PA Fury vs Usyk – R3
Another fast start from both men here in the third. Elite level stuff from the pair of them.
Usyk comes out on the front foot but is soon complaining to the ref about a punch to the back of the head.
Fury capitalises and backs his man toward the ropes but can't land anything meaningful. Back to the centre of the ring where Usyk misses with a one-two.
Nice jab to the body from Fury and there's even a bit of blood coming from the nose of Usyk.
Fury vs Usyk – R2
Usyk comes out for the second round on fire, he comes straight at Fury but Fury looks on point from the off as well.
Down to the body goes Usyk, lovely straight left lands for the champ. And another soon after, and another again.
Fury yet to land something significance. Fury tries to paw a right hand out but Usyk catches it on his gloves.
Usyk with more jabs to the body to end the round. But Fury lands a brilliant right hand right at the end of the round himself!
Credit: PA Fury vs Usyk - R1
It's round 13! Both men come out the blocks pretty fast but they're still sizing each other up. Both land within the first 20 seconds of the fight.
Nice jab from Fury but Usyk targeting the body of Fury but he's also being very patient in there.
Usyk eventually finds an opening and he lands on the chin of Fury but the Brit moves out the way soon after.
Usyk's footwork, however, is so silky and he already looks to be giving the Gypsy King nightmares with it.
Usyk vs Fury - R1
Right, here we go! The first bell has rung and the fight is underway!
Fury vs Usyk 2
Anthems now being sung.... we're seconds away now.
I promise you.
Here comes Usyk
The Ukrainian is on his way to the ring!
The rematch is just minutes away.
Ring-walks on NOW
Here comes Tyson Fury to Mariah Carey's Christmas classic 'All I Want For Christmas'.
Serious tune.
Sing song time
There's a man playing Eye Of The Tiger on the drums right now.
So just a little bit more to wait on the whole Fury-Usyk thing.
We'll keep you posted.
Fury vs Usyk 2 is NEXT
The time for waiting is nearly over. Tyson Fury's huge rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is on NEXT!
Their first fight was one of the fights of the year and saw Oleksandr Usyk become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The IBF belt is now with Daniel Dubois, but the Ukrainian will be looking to keep the three he has.
Fury, however, can become a three-time lineal heavyweight champion, something that's only ever been done by Muhammad Ali.
Either way, history beckons.
