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REPORT | Oleksandr Usyk added to the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' starring The Rock

Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024

Fresh off his victory over Tyson Fury in the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk will be taking his talents to the big screen. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The two boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in two decades, and it was a fight for the ages. After 12 rounds of action, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.

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Oleksandr Usyk could lose undisputed heavyweight champion status before Tyson Fury rematch: “These are all managerial and promotion decisions”

Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2024

The status of the IBF heavyweight championship has left fight fans puzzled following Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, and the sanctioning body’s president has shared some details. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The two had a thrilling 12-round championship fight. Usyk turned the tide in the ninth round by scoring a knockdown. He took over from that point and earned a split decision victory to become the new unified heavyweight champion of boxing.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was reportedly illegally streamed by over 20 million people

Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024

A new report has suggested that Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was illegally streamed by over 20 million people on Saturday night. Last weekend, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went toe to toe for the right to be called undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. In the end, it was Usyk who was able to get his hand raised and declare himself the king of the division.

Oleksandr Usyk, Francis Ngannou
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Former UFC champion calls to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next: "He's the biggest puncher out there!"

Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next. ‘The Cat’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in Saudi Arabia for a historic battle. There, Oleksandr Usyk met the WBC champion Tyson Fury. For his part, ‘The Gypsy King’ entered the bout off a split-decision victory over Francis Ngannou last October.

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UFC legend Michael Bisping scolds John Fury for corner work during Tyson Fury's loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "You have got to know your place"

Fernando Quiles - May 20, 2024

Michael Bisping has responded to the criticism hurled at Tyson Fury’s corner in the aftermath of the undisputed heavyweight title fight between “The Gyspy King” and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury and Usyk threw leather inside the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. Fury looked sharp in round six and appeared to be taking over the fight, but Usyk nearly sent him on dream street in round nine. The Ukrainian even scored a knockdown, and he was in control for the rest of the fight. This paid dividends for Usyk, who took the fight via split decision.

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Tyson Fury says he would have tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk but his corner “believed we were up”

Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024

Tyson Fury has revealed that he would’ve tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk in the latter stages of their fight – but his corner’s words stopped him. Last weekend, Tyson Fury was defeated for the first time in his professional boxing career. He fell to a defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, who put forward one of the most incredible performances in the recent history of heavyweight boxing.

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Joe Rogan reacts to Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury: "I can't wait for the rematch"

Fernando Quiles - May 19, 2024

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the instant classic between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury collided inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The Ukrainian entered with the WBA, IBF, and WBO gold, while Fury held the WBC championship. Usyk had a few good shots early. Fury seemed to be on the verge of a takeover, but things changed dramatically in the ninth round.

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Terence Crawford praises Oleksandr Usyk following his split decision win over Tyson Fury: “He definitely a candidate for #1 P4P fighter”

Fernando Quiles - May 19, 2024

Former undisputed welterweight champion and undefeated prizefighter Terence Crawford is giving Oleksandr Usyk his flowers after a split decision victory over Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The ninth round was a major turning point in the fight with Usyk. The Ukrainian bruiser had Fury on wobbly legs and even scored a knockdown as “The Gypsy King” stumbled into the ropes. Usyk took over from that point and earned a split decision win.

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Video | Oleksandr Usyk gets emotional while speaking of his late father after becoming undisputed heavyweight champion: "I know he is here"

Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was brought to tears while speaking about his late father at tonight’s post-fight press conference. Usyk (22-0) squared off against Tyson Fury (34-1-1) this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the winner set to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in the last twenty-five years.

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Tyson Fury issues statement following loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war"

Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024

Tyson Fury made some controversial remarks following his split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk this evening in Saudi Arabia. Fury (34-1-1) and Usyk (22-0) collided for the undisputed boxing heavyweight world title and the highly anticipated bout absolutely lived up to the billing.

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Pros react after Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury

Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024

The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   Fury (34-1-1) and Usyk (22-0) were initially scheduled to collide this past February, however ‘The Gypsy King’ suffered a nasty cut in training, forcing the bout to be pushed back.

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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024

The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk takes place this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   Fury (34-0-1) and Usyk (21-0) were originally scheduled to meet this past February, however ‘The Gypsy King’ suffered a nasty cut in training and was unable to compete as planned.

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Tyson Fury believes beating Oleksandr Usyk makes him the greatest heavyweight of all time

Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024

Tyson Fury believes he can cement himself as the greatest heavyweight of all time with a win over Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Fury and Usyk are set to unify the heavyweight division in one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Heading into the bout, the oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, and Fury agrees as he calls Usyk the best fighter he has ever faced.

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WATCH | Tyson Fury's father starts bleeding after headbutting member of Oleksandr Usyk's team

Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2024

It seems that Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight week is already off to a crazy start. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ will finally meet. The two were scheduled to meet in December, but that bout was postponed after Tyson Fury’s harder-than-expected fight with Francis Ngannou two months prior. They were then scheduled to fight in February, but again the bout was postponed due to the Brit.

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Turki Alalshikh introduces new undisputed world heavyweight championship belt for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk (Photo)

Harry Kettle - February 6, 2024

Turki Alalshikh has revealed the design for a brand new undisputed world heavyweight championship belt ahead of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk. Initially, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were scheduled to square off later this month to determine the one and only undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. Unfortunately, that’ll no longer happen. As a result of a nasty cut sustained by Fury in training, their collision will now take place on May 18.

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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rebooked with massive pullout clause in place

Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024

The long-awaited undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been rebooked with a massive pullout clause in place. Fury (34-0-1) and Usyk (21-0) were originally scheduled to fight on Saturday, February 17th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  

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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk postponed after ‘The Gypsy King’ suffers a nasty cut (photo)

Susan Cox - February 2, 2024

The fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed after ‘The Gypsy King’ suffered a nasty cut. Tyson Fury vs, Oleksandr Usyk, billed as ‘Ring of Fire’, was scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 17th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  

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Watch | The official trailer for Tyson Fury vs. Oklesandr Usyk featuring Paul Anderson

Harry Kettle - February 1, 2024

The official trailer for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has been released. On February 17, we will see one of the biggest heavyweight boxing fights of all time. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will collide to determine who the baddest man on the planet truly is. With the belts on the line, fans will get the chance to see a showdown that has been years in the making.

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