Oleksandr Usyk floored Tyson Fury in the ninth and rallied to win by split decision, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- There hadn't been an undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in a rematch of all-time greats in November 1999 in Las Vegas.
The wait was well worth it as both men delivered a fight befitting the prize they were competing for. Oleksandr Usyk dropped Tyson Fury in the pivotal ninth round, the ninth time Fury has been knocked down in his career. "It's big opportunity for me, for my family, for my country, for history," said Usyk, who resides in war-torn Ukraine."It's great day."
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