Oleksandr Usyk, born on January 17, 1987, is a Ukrainian professional boxer renowned for his success in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. He achieved undisputed cruiserweight champion status in 2018 by holding the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring titles simultaneously. Known for his exceptional footwork, technique, and boxing IQ, Usyk transitioned to heavyweight and continued his winning streak. In 2021, he gained further acclaim by defeating Anthony Joshua to capture the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.

Usyk’s most recent notable victory came on May 18, 2024, when he faced Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated match was for the undisputed heavyweight championship, and Usyk emerged victorious by split decision. The official scores were 115-112, 114-113, and 114-113 in favor of Usyk, making him the unified heavyweight champion by holding the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. This win solidified Usyk’s legacy as one of the best fighters in modern boxing history.

Tyson Fury, born on August 12, 1988, is a British professional boxer known for his impressive achievements in the heavyweight division. He first gained international recognition by defeating Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 to claim the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring titles. Fury, nicknamed “The Gypsy King,” is celebrated for his agility, technique, and charismatic personality. After overcoming personal challenges, including mental health struggles, Fury made a remarkable comeback, notably defeating Deontay Wilder in 2020 to win the WBC title. He is regarded as one of the top heavyweight boxers of his era.

In his most recent high-profile match, Fury faced Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Despite a valiant effort, Fury lost to Usyk by split decision, with the judges scoring the bout 115-112, 114-113, and 114-113 in favor of Usyk. This defeat marked a significant moment in Fury’s career, as Usyk took the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles.