Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULT: Fury hits out at ‘robbery’ after storming out of the ring – updates
TYSON FURY stormed out of the ring after a suffering a heart-breaking points defeat by Oleksandr Usyk.
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…
Full results from Riyadh
- Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112)
- Moses Itauma beat Demsey McKean via KO - Round 1
- Serhii Bohachuk beat Ishmael Davis via TKO - Round 6
- Johnny Fisher beat David Allen via split decision (95-94, 93-96, 95-94)
- Lee McGregor beat Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision (96-92, 97-91, 97-91)
- Peter McGrail beat Rhys Edwards via unanimous decision (96-95, 96-94, 96-94)
- Daniel Lapin beat Dylan Colin via unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 99-91)
- Andrii Novytskyi beat Edgar Ramirez via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
- Mohammed Alakel beat Joshua Ocampo via unanimous decision (60-53 x 3)
Usyk punch stats
Take a look at these punch stats from Oleksandr Usyk in the four biggest fights of his life.
- 178 vs Tyson Fury 2 (most by a Fury opponent)
- 170 vs Tyson Fury (2nd most by a Fury opponent)
- 170 vs Anthony Joshua 2 (most by a Joshua opponent)
- 148 vs Anthony Joshua 1 (2nd most by a Joshua opponent)
Who can stop him from landing that left hand at will?
Finally time?
Eddie Hearn is insistent that the fight to make next is Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua.
"There is only one fight for Tyson Fury and it's Anthony Joshua. Fury is still potentially at the peak of his powers but just wasn't up to it against Usyk.
"I'd love to see Fury v AJ at Wembley and then maybe come back out here."
More ringside reaction
Usyk's compatriot Wladimir Klitschko, who lost to Fury in 2015, has also had his say.
"We are lucky to have such an amazing champion. A legend. Just outstanding from the boxing ground. He just made history and that win is extremely important for us Ukrainians, he's putting Ukraine on the map once again," he said.
"He's done it so many times. I don't know another person who's been as excellent as Usyk in boxing. You are a true legend.
"Some Ukrainians might not have watched that fight tonight but they will know tomorrow morning that Usyk is a champion."
Fury on the AI judge
Asked about AI judging for future fights, Fury says "judging by that 118-112 card, absolutely s**t, f**k all the computers."
"More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. And f**k electric cars while we're at it."
Fury continues
"I think Usyk got a Christmas gift from those judges. I didn't feel his spirit. I don't know what I've got to do, well I do, I have to knock him out," he added.
"What can you do, all the glory to god for getting me through these training camps.
"There's no different from this fight to the last. I lost both, f**k all."
Fury on his plans
"I'm going to go home and have a good Christmas. I'm going to go and enjoy it. Merry Christmas everybody! And a happy new year!"
Fury speaks
"I was confident I was ahead. I thought I won both fights and I've gone home with two losses on my record now. But I'll always believe til the day I day I won that fight," he says.
"Listen, sometimes it's hard to score fights. Frank had me three or four rounds up, a lot had me two. It is what it is. You can't change decisions, I won't cry over spilled milk.
"When you can't get a knockout, you can't guarantee a win."
Usyk's manager speaks
Alex Krassyuk, Usyk's trusty right-hand man has had his say on tonight's massive win.
"I am extremely proud," he told the BBC.
"It was an encyclopedia of boxing and he showed today how boxing is constructed from the bottom to the top. Incredible performance. There is no time to walk away, he is happy to do this.
"I had to Fury three or four rounds. The judges gave him four. That's the fairest score it could be."
The scorecards
All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in favour of Oleksandr Usyk tonight. That's eight rounds to four.
Two of the judges had Usyk winning rounds 6-11 and the other had Fury winning just round eight of that spell.
SunSport's view
Our chief boxing man on the ground Wally Downes Jr in Riyadh has given his thoughts on the fight.
He says it wasn't a close fight at all.
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Record like no other
Just look at the names on Oleksandr Usyk's record. He's cleaned out two divisions and won 10 world titles in the process.
If he retired now it would be the perfect end. But something tells me theres a lot more money on the table for him.
Fury's first words
"I thought I won the fight by at least three rounds", he tells his former trainer Ben Davison backstage.
Davison says he had it close but that he thought Fury would get the decision.
Man of the moment
Cruiserweight king. Heavyweight king. 23-0. Two-time undisputed champion. What a man and what a fighter.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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!