Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury faced off once again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The financial stakes were as high as the sporting ones, with both fighters walking away with substantial earnings.
The total purse for the rematch was reportedly £150 million. After his victory in their first encounter, Usyk secured a larger share of the prize money, taking home 60% of the purse, which amounts to £90 million. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury, despite his loss, earned a significant sum of £60 million.
The fight, held at the Kingdom Arena, saw Usyk retain his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC heavyweight world titles with a unanimous decision victory over Fury. All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in favor of the Ukrainian champion, solidifying his status as one of the greatest heavyweights of this era.
Fury, known for his charismatic presence both inside and outside the ring, expressed his disappointment with the decision. "I thought I won by at least three rounds," he stated backstage, highlighting the contentious nature of the judges' scoring.
Despite the defeat, Fury remains a formidable figure in the heavyweight division, with his promoter Frank Warren describing the judges' decision as "nonsense." Warren added, "On another day, with another set of judges, it may have been a different result."
As the dust settles on this epic rematch, the boxing community eagerly anticipates what lies ahead for both fighters. With Anthony Joshua being mentioned as a potential next opponent for Fury, the drama in the heavyweight division is far from over.
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