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Michael Bisping on Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury: ‘For once in boxing, they got it right’

Michael Bisping believes Tyson Fury has nothing left to prove after his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk.

UFC Hall of Famer [autotag]Michael Bisping[/autotag] believes [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] has nothing left to prove after his second straight loss to [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag].

Usyk retained his WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles when he defeated Fury by unanimous decision this past Saturday in Saudi Arabia. For Bisping, Usyk won in much more definitive fashion after winning his first meeting against Fury by split decision seven months ago.

“Usyk, of course, was the better boxer,” Bisping said on his YouTube channel. “He was the more efficient boxer, he was landing more, missing less. Fury, of course, landed some good shots. He was ripping to the body with beautiful uppercuts, missed the uppercuts to the chin of Usyk just by millimeters. Some of those shots that Fury was throwing, if they had landed, he might have knocked him out in the final rounds. … There was certainly nothing bad about Tyson Fury.

“He pushed the pace, he went 12 rounds, he didn’t get overly tired. Of course, after 12 rounds of boxing you’re going to be fatigued, but he wasn’t blowing out of his eyes. He was in tremendous condition, and he took the shots really well. His punch resistance is still there. This isn’t Tyson Fury on the downslide. This was Tyson Fury just being beat fair and square by the best boxer of his generation.”

All three judges had it 116-112 in favor of Usyk, with the AI judge scoring it 118-112 for Usyk. Bisping is glad to see the judges get it right.

“He just beat Tyson Fury once again via decision,” Bisping said. “Once again, he clipped Tyson Fury, wobbled Tyson Fury, had him hurt on a few occasions, but it wasn’t like Round 9 of the first fight. It wasn’t as bad as that. It wasn’t as dramatic as that.

“But I tell you what: The judges, for once in boxing, they got it right. All the experts had Oleksandr Usyk winning 116-112. So, Usyk, 8 rounds to 4. And that’s not one judge, not two judges, but all three judges. Even the Artificial Intelligence judge had it that way.”

Bisping says Fury should retire, enjoy his life

While Bisping acknowledges that Anthony Joshua is out there as a potential next opponent for Fury, he’d like to see “The Gypsy King” hang up his gloves.

“Now he’s lost two in a row,” Bisping said. “Will that be the end of Tyson Fury? Will he retire? Certainly he’s got nothing to prove. He should be very, very proud of himself. He’s made a ridiculous amount of money. He’s extremely wealthy, he’s been the heavyweight champion of the world, one of the biggest names in British heavyweight boxing.

“So, he can walk off into the sunset, and if we never see him fight again, thank you, Tyson Fury, for all of the entertainment, because it was always entertaining. In the ring, after the ring, at the press conferences, at the weigh-ins, there’s always a show from Tyson Fury. … I would love to see Tyson Fury go off into retirement, enjoy himself, be proud of himself, and enjoy the money and wealth that he’s amassed and go and live a long, happy, healthy life.”

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Video: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 full fight

Watch Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury in their championship rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

You can now watch the full fight between [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] and [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] for free.

Check out the entire massive championship rematch in the video above, courtesy of Turki Alalshikh.

Usyk and Fury fought this past Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and they went all 12 rounds. In the end, Usyk defeated Fury by unanimous decision with 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards to retain his WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles, along with his undefeated status.

This was the second meeting between Usyk and Fury as they had previously fought to a split decision that favored the Ukrainian fighter earlier this year.

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Francis Ngannou reacts to Oleksandr Usyk’s championship rematch win over Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou doesn’t entirely agree with the scorecards of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2.

[autotag]Francis Ngannou[/autotag] doesn’t entirely agree with the scorecards of [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] 2.

Usyk retained his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles when he defeated Fury by unanimous decision Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Usyk defeated Fury a second time after winning a split-decision in their first meeting seven months ago.

Ngannou is OK with Usyk getting his hand raised, but not as definitively as the scorecards reflected.

“The fight was pretty close. I would have scored the fight closer than that,” Ngannou said in an interview with Pro Boxing Fans. “Maybe Usyk could have still won. I mean, at the end of the fight, I wasn’t sure that anybody was a winner because anybody could have been a winner. From my scorecard, it was closer than that.”

All three judges scored it 116-112 for Usyk, but the AI scorecard had it 118-112 for Usyk, which Ngannou heavily disagrees with.

“No, no – AI might be intelligent, but AI doesn’t understand the sport properly,” Ngannou said. “It’s a man sport, it’s not a machine sport. I think AI, regardless of everything, is still a machine that operates automatically and scores based on some (things it can’t see). I don’t think AI has all the specific or the data to score a boxing match.”

Ngannou’s debut boxing match came in a controversial decision loss to Fury in October 2023, In his second appearance in the ring “The Predator” was finished by Anthony Joshua in a Round 2 knockout loss in March.

As for what’s next in boxing, Ngannou is still interested in avenging his loss to Fury.

“What I want to see now is Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou,” Ngannou said. “That’s all what matters to me.”

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Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury saying he was given ‘Christmas gift’ in decision win

Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury criticism of the judging in their championship rematch.

[autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] doesn’t seem to be bothered one bit by [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag]’s rhetoric following their massive heavyweight boxing championship rematch.

Fury, who’s now 0-2 against Usyk after losing a unanimous decision in their rematch on Saturday night, is convinced that he won the rematch and that Usyk was given a “Christmas gift” by the judges in the 116-112 decision that read across all scorecards. The comments were accompanied by Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, saying Fury was “robbed.”

“Uncle Frank, I think blind,” Usyk said at the post-fight press conference in response. “If Tyson says it’s Christmas gift, OK: Thank you, God, not Tyson. Thank you, God. Thank you my coach Yuri. Thank you, my team. Listen, Frank crazy, I think. That’s my opinion. OK, no problem. I win.”

With the victory, Usyk retained his undefeated record and his WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles. The two first fought at the beginning of the year, when the Ukrainian star took home the victory with a split decision win over Fury.

Usyk felt this second time around, the job was much easier.

“The fight was not easy, but it was easier than the first one,” Usyk said.

Overall, despite what’s been said between with camps, Usyk is grateful for the two-fight series with Fury.

“Tyson Fury made me strong,” Usyk said. “Tyson Fury continue, not like motivation for me, but Tyson is a great opponent. He’s a big man. He’s a tough boxer. He’s a good man. Tyson a lot of talk. It just shows I very respect Tyson Fury: 24 rounds (we fought). Now it’s already history.”

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Tyson Fury: Oleksandr Usyk ‘got a Christmas gift from them judges’ in title rematch

Tyson Fury thinks the judges robbed him in his heavyweight boxing title rematch vs. Oleksandr Usyk.

[autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] is not happy with the way his championship rematch with [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] was handled by the judges.

The British boxing star felt short once again against Usyk, coming up short in a 116-112 decision on all three judges’ scorecards in their heavyweight championship rematch – which went down on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. Fury felt he had done enough to get the nod, and feels frustrated with the judging.

“I felt a little Christmas spirit in there. I think he got a Christmas gift from them judges – Christmas gift early,” Fury told reporters in the post-fight press conference.

This Usky vs. Fury rematch had on the line the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles. The two had fought earlier in the year, and Usky was able to go home the winner by split decision.

Fury maintains he won the first fight, and will do the same with this championship rematch.

“I was quite confident. I thought I won that fight again,” Fury said. “I think I have Larry Holmes (syndrome). I thought I won both fights, but yet I’ve gone on with two losses on my record, so there’s not much I can do about it. I can just fight my heart out and do the best I can. Again, I’ll always believe it till the day I die: I thought I won that fight.”

When asked what’s next, Fury’s mind is only focused on spending the holidays with his family. He didn’t swing one way or the other when talking about a potential trilogy with Usyk.

“Going home and having some time off,” Fury said. “You might do, you might not (fight Usyk again). Who knows. We’ll talk about that next year.”

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Video: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 boxing fight highlights

Watch the video highlights of the championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

[autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] and [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] battled it out a second time to determine who’s the “Baddest Man” in boxing.

The two heavyweight stars fought on Saturday night at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a massive championship fight. After 12 rounds of fighting, Usyk defeated Fury in a unanimous decision with 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards to retain his WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.

This was the second meet between Usyk and Fury, as they had previously fought to a split decision that favored the Ukrainian fighter.

You can watch the official highlights from Saturday’s heavyweight championship rematch in the video above.

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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in championship rematch

Oleksandr Usyk denied Tyson Fury’s chance at revenge by winning their remach in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

(This story originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports.)

There was no revenge for Tyson Fury.

Fury fell to Oleksandr Usyk yet again, losing their heavyweight boxing rematch Saturday by unanimous decision after suffering a split-decision defeat in their first fight seven months ago.

Usyk again demonstrated his superior technical skill and responded each time Fury went on the attack in their 12-round heavyweight fight at the Kingdom.

All three judges scored it 116-112 for Usyk, who retained his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.

Usyk had no interest in discussing the judges’ scorecards.

“I win,’’ he said. “Is good.’’

Usyk, a 37-year-old Ukrainian, improved his record to 23-0.

Fury, a 36-year-old Brit, dropped to 34-2-1, with his only professional losses coming to Usyk.

Next up: Usyk likely will face IBF heavyweight championship Daniel Dubois if Dubois beats Joseph Parker in their heavyweight match set for Feb. 22.

It’s unclear what’s next for Fury, who has previously contemplated retirement.

Days before the rematch, Fury was profane and hostile in the presence of Usyk.

“You ugly, bug-eyed rat bastard,” Fury shouted at Usyk this week.

Fury also roared, “You got a gift decision. I’m the man. I’m the (expletive) champion.”

But it was the 6-3 Usyk who prevailed despite the 6-9 Fury’s six-inch height advantage. Fury also outweighed Usyk by 55 pounds.

At the weigh-in, Fury was 281 pounds and Usyk was 226 pounds.

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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, heavyweight title

Round 1: Usyk lands an early right. They’re pawing at each other. Fury looks pudgy, which might be a generous description as he jiggles. Usyk moves forward now and Fury ready for it. Usyk lunges and scores with a left. Usyk 10, Fury 9.

Round 2: Usyk fires a quick left and it connects. Follows up with a jab to that jiggly Fury body and scores again. Fury fires two jabs and follows with a right. None land and up goes the chant: “Usyk!’’ Usyk at the center of the ring and looks in control. They trade lefts. Fury connects with a left and stuns Usyk with a shot. Usyk 19, Fury 19.

Round 3: Fury looks twitchy as he fires. Usyk responds but now circling away and out of danger. Usyk lunges with a left and another left. Maybe glancing shots. Usyk misses with a left, follows up and connects. Fury using his jab to respond. Fury lands a solid left. Fury 29, Usyk 28.

Round 4: Usyk pressures early, and Fury responds with lefts. And extra weight Fury’s carrying seems to be no detriment early. Usyk works with body. Usyk lands a big left and another. But Fury moves forward and Usyk backpedals. Fury lands a right. Fury 38, Usyk 38.

Round 5: Boxers tangled up and Fury looks to take advantage before they’re separated. Fury uncorks a nice left uppercut. But Usyk shakes his head, insists he’s not hurt. It’s Fury stalking now. Usyk lands a flurry and Fury fires right back and delivers a solid uppercut to the body. Fury with another solid right. Usyk fires a nice combination. Fury 48, Usyk 47.

Round 6: Fury’s height and weight advantage look so substantial. But it’s unsure if Fury will tire because of the weight. Boxers circling at the center of the ring. Usyk works the body and Fury responds. Usyk scores with a right and follows it up with a combination. His agility is starting to pay off. Pops Fury with a left to the kisser and finishes the round strong. Fury 57, Usyk 57.

Round 7: Usyk opens a quick right, then clips Fury with a right. Usyk working to close the distance without exposing himself to Fury’s dangerous right. Fury connects with a short right, now working his left. Usyk connects with the left. Usyk closes with a glancing left. Usyk 67, Fury 66.

Round 8: Usyk opens with a left and Fury pushes back. Usyk will need to work hard to close the gap. Fury throws a couple of lefts and follows with an uppercut, blocked by Usyk. Usyk stalking. Usyk sneaks inside and lands body shots. Fury leaning on Usyk. That’s a load. Usyk landing punches – no head-snappers, but solid. Usyk 77,  Fury 75.

Round 9: Fury emerges more aggressive behind the left. Then lands three strong body shots. Fury coming alive. Usyk looks more passive as Fury turns up the heat. But here comes Usyk as Fury tires. Usyk 86, Fury 85.

Round 10: Usyk moves forward, and directly into a couple of Fury punches. Fury trying to use his size and lean forward, but referee separates the boxers. Fury lands a hard right. Usyk clearly felt that, but now he’s moving forward. Fury leaning on Usyk and connects. Usyk fights back and finishes strong. But it’s too late to win the round. Usyk 95, Fury 95.

Round 11: Fury misses with a big uppercut. Usyk lefts a nice left and his technical skills are serving him well. But the herky jerky Fury lands a shot. Usyk lands two hard lefts. And another. Usyk is heating up. Usyk 105, Fury 104.

Round 12: Fury lands a hard right to Usyk’s body. Usyk responds with a hard right of his own. Some impressive exchanges. Fury looks tired but digging deep. Usyk scores with another left as Fury and both fighters let their fists fly. Fury looks exhausted. Usyk lands a hard left seconds before the round ends. Usyk 115, Fury 113.

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Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury: Best photos from Riyadh

Check out these photos from the heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag]’s victory over Tyson Fury in their championship rematch at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos by Richard Pelham, Getty Images)

Photos: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos by Richard Pelham, Getty Images)

Tyson Fury outweighs Oleksandr Usyk by massive amount ahead of boxing rematch

There is a massive weight difference between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their boxing rematch.

The impending heavyweight boxing title rematch will have a large differential in weight.

Ahead of their rematch Saturday, [autotag]Oleksandr Usyk[/autotag] and [autotag]Tyson Fury[/autotag] stepped on the scale Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury tipped the scale at 281 pounds Friday, whereas Usyk came in much lighter at 226 pounds. That means Fury outweighed Usyk by 55 pounds.

By comparison, for their first fight in May, Fury weighed 261 pounds. Usyk weighed 226 pounds. Usyk defeated Fury by 12-round split decision.

At Friday’s faceoff, Usyk and Fury kept their hands to themselves with calm demeanors each. Check out that faceoff below: