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What further challenges are there out there for unified two-weight king, current heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk, and what fights, if any, motivate Usyk himself?
What further challenges are there out there for unified two-weight king, current heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk, and what fights, if any, motivate Usyk himself?
Who deserves to be celebrated as 2024’s Fighter of the Year? In the opinion of many people, websites and publications, it’s a ‘no-brainer’ – the distinction HAS to go to reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
With volumes written since the Usyk/Fury rematch, it’s difficult to bring anything new to the conversation. But, having read some of the more outlandish articles, I thought I might give truth a chance to shine.
There are some simply fantastic fighters plying their trade right now, and plenty of them had themselves a great 2024. We’ve seen some great action this year, along with some absolutely sublime boxing skill.
Tyson Fury is already responding to his loss to Oleksandr Usyk and will be a man possessed by his quest to beat the Ukrainian in 2025 according to body language expert Darren Stanton.
Has Oleksandr Usyk earned the distinction of being called an all-time heavyweight great? After now having beaten the much bigger and heavier Tyson Fury twice, and with Usyk also holding big wins over Anthony Joshua (X2), and Daniel Dubois, and with Usyk having ruled as unified heavyweight king after having moved up from cruiserweight, he must indeed go down as an all-time great heavyweight.
Tonight, after 12 engrossing rounds of boxing, Oleksandr Usyk again proved he is just too good for Tyson Fury. This time, despite Fury officially coming in at a significantly heavier weight (he weighed-in fully clothed), Usyk outboxed, out-punched and outclassed Fury.
The DAZN PPV rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles is finally here.
We’re almost there. Or, to be far more accurate, the two fighters are almost there. Imagine the pressure, if you possibly can, as we inch ever closer, as the two fighters – Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury – edge ever closer to their, let’s say it again, must-win fight live on DAZN.