Oleksandr Usyk cemented his legacy as an all-time great when he beat Tyson Fury for a second time in Saudi Arabia.
The unified heavyweight champion boxed brilliantly against the bigger and taller Fury, using his speed to land quick jabs to Fury’s body and face. Fury landed hard shots, but Usyk landed the more efficient blows in the eyes of the judges.
Usyk won via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112). The Ukrainian landed more shots (179 of 423 shots – 42.3%) compared to Fury (114 of 509 – 28.3%) and landed 20+ shots three times in the last four rounds. It was the second straight loss for Fury, who attempted to become a three-time champion.
Many wondered if the judges would be in favor of Fury, as there was interest in a trilogy. In the end, some of the top stars in the world praised Usyk’s skills and the efforts of both men.
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The Sporting News compiled reactions to the fight, highlighting discussions about the fighters, Usyk’s performance and more.
Usyk vs. Fury 2 social media reactions
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Anthony Joshua gives a one-word reaction to Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury. #UsykFury2 pic.twitter.com/KMWQ9kVRiE
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) December 22, 2024
Congratulations @usykaa happy for you.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) December 21, 2024
USYK 🐐 FULL STOP
— Ellie Scotney (@elliescotney_) December 21, 2024
Some opponents just have your number and I believe Usyk is that fighter for Fury #UsykFury2
— Crystina Poncher (@CrystinaPoncher) December 21, 2024
Usyk the Great does it!! Again! 🇺🇦#UsykFury2
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) December 21, 2024
Congratulations Usyk, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Tyson my amigo, back to the drawing board. YOU WILL BE BACK!!
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) December 21, 2024
WAIT no one told me Tommy Fury’s fighting Usyk?? Swear he’s fighting Darren Till 😭 pic.twitter.com/VRMnkMub81
— Ali (@AnEsonGib) December 21, 2024
Thank god that wasn’t a robbery
— Blonde Bomber 🥊💁🏼♀️ (@EbanieBridges) December 21, 2024
I believe Fury did better than he did in the first fight, but it seems like Usyk is the better man between the two, overall. @DAZNBoxing #UsykFury2
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) December 21, 2024
Usyk rocked Fury!! #FuryUsyk2
— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) December 21, 2024
My apologies Usyk u different!!!
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) December 21, 2024
This is like Godzilla vs Kong! I’d watch again
— ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) December 21, 2024
Usyk is an all-time great. Humbled to have watched this journey. #Usyk2Fury
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) December 21, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk is an all-time great fighter. #UsykFury2 #boxing
— caleb truax (@GoldenCalebT) December 21, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk is the real life terminator.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) December 21, 2024
Tyson Fury reacts to his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk 🗣️ #UsykFury2 x #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/CZtbQJKPGw
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) December 21, 2024
Tremendous fight! Both men EXCEPTIONAL BOXERS! Truly. Let the talk about usyk playing up to the right hand body shot end now. He was as tough as he was skilled tonight! What a fight! Tyson Fury is some man. Anyone else against that version of Tyson Fury gets smoked. Very close… pic.twitter.com/mpV8Pji9sh
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 21, 2024
