In another gripping showdown between the evenly matched rivals, Usyk retained his WBC, WBA, and WBO titles with identical scores of 116-112 from all three judges. The result accurately reflected the Ukrainian’s dominance throughout the 12-round contest, as he dictated the tempo and landed the more effective blows.


Fury, who had described his focused demeanor as “beast mode,” showed greater discipline in the rematch, avoiding his usual theatrics. However, despite his intent and effort, he was unable to dent Usyk’s remarkable skill and resilience.

Usyk’s performance further solidified his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. The 37-year-old now sets his sights on becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time, with IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois likely his next target.

Weighing in at 20st 1lb—almost four stones heavier than Usyk—Fury began the fight with aggression, taking center ring and using his jab to keep the Ukrainian at bay. Towering over his opponent, the Briton sought to impose his size advantage but soon found himself trading blows in a lively opening exchange.

By the second round, Usyk was already pressing forward, a continuation of his strategy from their first encounter. While Fury’s jab created some openings, Usyk’s precise counters and body shots began to tell.

In the fourth round, Usyk landed two powerful left hands in a back-and-forth exchange, highlighting the razor-thin margins of the fight as it neared its midpoint. Fury briefly rocked the Ukrainian with a short uppercut and showed flashes of aggression, but the challenger’s efforts lacked consistency.

The fifth round marked Fury’s best moments, as he combined his size and power with an accurate jab to trouble Usyk. However, the sixth saw a shift, with Usyk landing clean shots and forcing Fury onto the back foot.

As the fight progressed, Usyk’s relentless pace and precise combinations overwhelmed Fury. In the eighth round, the Ukrainian delivered a flurry of punches, driving Fury to the ropes. By the ninth, Usyk’s momentum was undeniable, recalling his dominance in their first meeting.

Fury rallied in the final rounds, particularly in a thrilling 12th where both fighters exchanged punches in a display of grit and skill. Yet, it was not enough to sway the judges, who unanimously awarded the fight to Usyk.

The victory cements Usyk’s place as the dominant force in the heavyweight division, leaving no doubt about his superiority over Fury in their rematch.