- Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decision to become the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion.
- Usyk secured a $50 million payout.
- Tyson collected $150 million from the fight.
For the first time since 1999, an undisputed boxing world champion was crowned after Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury on May 18 via split decision to collect all major belts in the division.
OLEKSANDR USYK HAS BEAT TYSON FURY AND IS UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! 😱👑#FuryUsyk | #RingOfFire | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh | @usykaa pic.twitter.com/EKBSzJhGxn
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 18, 2024
Usyk overcame his betting underdog role in boxing odds to score a massive upset in front of the sold-out crowd inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was the third fighter in boxing history to unify all belts in two divisions, as he previously unified the cruiserweight title.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Fight Result
Usyk won over Fury via split decision after the two judges, Mike Fitzgerald and Manuel Oliver Palomo, gave him the upper hand in their scorecards, 114-113 and 115-112, respectively. Meanwhile, judge Craig Metcalfe gave Fury a nod on his card with a 114-113 score.
The biggest moment happened during the ninth round when Usyk scored a standing eight-count knockdown against Fury. It was the Ukrainian superstar’s 22nd career victory since his pro debut in 2013.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Payouts & Fighters SalariesÂ
| Fighter | Estimated Total Payout |
|---|---|
| Oleksandr Usyk | $150 million |
| Tyson Fury | $50 million |
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