Tyson Fury vs Usyk LIVE: Reaction, comments and rematch latest as Brit loses (2024)

Where does 'AJ' fit into all of this?

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn was hoping Fury could beat Usyk to set up their mega-fight, but those plans will now have to wait.

'AJ' is expected to fight mandatory world title challenger Filip Hrgovic in September whilst Usyk will be forced to fight Fury for the second time in October.

Fans spot Usyk's corner kiss mid-fight

Eagle-eyed boxing fans spotted Usyk, a devout Christian, appearing to kiss a cross whilst on his stool after round seven.

The Ukrainian would go on to have a brilliant eighth round before almost putting Fury away in the ninth.

You won’t pick up on it if you don’t know the language but the coach asked if @usykaa “wanted the crucifix” after RD 7. Usyk said yes, kissed the crucifix, and went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

Moments like this make you realize how deep… pic.twitter.com/0Yp3xeyhyO

— She Loves The Gloves (@SheLovesGloves) May 19, 2024

Joshua's reaction to Fury's loss

Anthony Joshua's reaction to Fury's loss against Usyk in their undisputed fight has been caught on camera.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Eddie Hearn, and Anthony Joshua react to the #FuryUsyk score cards #RingOfFire pic.twitter.com/2SVvUdLjV0

— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) May 19, 2024

How did the judges score it?

Judges Manuel Oliver Palermo and Mike Fitzgerald both had Fury up after the midway point of the fight, but Usyk's resurgence meant the same two judges eventually scored it in his favour.

The judges scored the fight 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 in favour of Usyk as he added Fury's WBC world title to his collection to pose with all four belts after his win.

Egg on Fury's face...

Fury vowed to take Usyk to 'school' before the start of their fight but his taunt come back to bite him as he lost a split decision to the Ukrainian, who added the final belt to his collection that he needed to become undisputed champion.

The Brit was heard on the pay-per-view broadcast telling Usyk "time to go school" before the fight started, the same thing he told former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in their crossover fight last October.

Read more here...

Fury will 'bank another £100m' in rematch

Tyson Fury will secure another £100million payday if he takes on the Oleksandr Usyk rematch, The Mail claim.

It's believed the Brit, 35, pocketed more than the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for Saturday night's match, which Usyk won via split decision.

A rematch has already been mooted for October - and it seems Fury is destined to land another huge payday.

ICYMI: Usyk will be ready for rematch

K2 Promotions' Alexander Krassyuk has insisted there is "no doubt" Oleksandr Usyk will be ready for a rematch with Tyson Fury in October.

The clause for a rematch later this year has been well documented and Fury already stated in his own post-fight press conference that he would be "back" for that fight.

There were reports circulating after the fight claiming Usyk had suffered a broken jaw. But Krassyuk told ESPN there is "no doubt" Usyk would be ready to go again in October per plans.

Fury's invitation to Usyk

Tyson Fury invited Oleksandr Usyk and his family to join him on holiday in the aftermath of their undisputed title fight.

The two shared a moment in the ring before Usyk was declared undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

And Fury suggested his family should join Usyk in Ukraine before all making the trip back to his home in Morecambe together.

Read the full details on their in-ring chat here

McGregor: Fury shouldn't take rematch

Conor McGregor has insisted that Tyson Fury shouldn't take up his rematch clause against Oleksandr Usyk.

The Brit was beaten by split decision on Saturday night as Usyk became the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world but there is a contracted rematch pencilled in for October.

McGregor, however, feels Fury should look to scrap with domestic rival Anthony Joshua instead.

Speaking on Instagram, he said: “A mad hiding! What next, who knows.

”Usyk is incredible. He has beat both soundly.

“Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for. If Fury wishes to go a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win lose or draw go Tyson AJ”.

Read McGregor's verdict here

Fury v Usyk highlights

Did you miss the fight? Or do you just fancy reliving all the big moments?

Either way, Sky Sports have got you covered. Catch the highlights of Fury v Usyk below:

Fury's verdict on rematch

Tyson Fury was less committal on a rematch in his post-fight press conference.

Despite talking up an October rematch in the ring, Fury shrugged when asked at the top table, saying: “I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

It's worth noting that his promoter, Frank Warren, Oleksandr Usyk and his management team have all already mentioned a rematch in the aftermath of Saturday night's fight.

Lennox Lewis reacts

Former British heavyweight champions Lennox Lewis has welcomed Oleksandr Usyk to the 'Undisputed club'.

Lewis was the most recent undisputed heavyweight champion.

Welcome to the club! @usykaa #Undisputed

— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) May 19, 2024

Frank Warren's verdict

Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, has also been talking about a rematch on social media.

A fantastic fight.

Bring on the rematch #RingOfFire

— Frank Warren (@FrankWarren) May 18, 2024

Was Usyk robbed of KO?

Oleksandr Usyk's manager, Alex Krassyuk, believes the fight should have been stopped in the ninth round.

“With no disrespect to the referee I think the stole the KO in the ninth. Anyway, it was a tremendous performance and I hope to see it more in the rematch," he said.

Do you agree with Krassyuk - did the referee rob Usyk of a KO?

Let us know in the comments below!

Usyk 'will be ready' for rematch

K2 Promotions' Alexander Krassyuk has insisted there is "no doubt" Oleksandr Usyk will be ready for a rematch with Tyson Fury in October.

The clause for a rematch later this year has been well documented and Fury already stated in his own post-fight press conference that he would be "back" for that fight.

There were reports circulating after the fight claiming Usyk had suffered a broken jaw. But Krassyuk told ESPN there is "no doubt" Usyk would be ready to go again in October per plans.

RECAP: Fury appears to blame loss on Ukraine war

Tyson Fury appeared to blame his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Ukraine's war with Russia.

The British heavyweight was beaten in the Undisputed clash via split decision. The judges scored the fight 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 in favour of Usyk.

Reacting after the final bell, Fury said: “I believe I won that fight, I think he won a few if those rounds but I won the majority of them. His country is at at war, so people are siding with the country at war," he said.

Read more on Fury's comments here.

Klitschko surprised by Fury

Wladimir Kitschko, who lost to Tyson Fury back in 2015, was surprised when Tyson Fury refused to go down in the ninth round.

He told DAZN: "It was very difficult to get close due to the size and mobility of Tyson Fury. In one word, Oleksandr Usyk changed from one to 100. Unbelievavble. I'm surprised Fury got up. He has the power but his power is his heart. I'm really proud tonight.

"He didn't get distracted form all of Tyson Fury's tricks. He waited for the opportunity to make full contact and he did it. Tyson Fury showed the heart of a lion and he recovered fast. I'm so proud of my man."

What did you make of the fight?

Did Oleksandr Usyk deserve to win?

Should it have been a draw?

Is Tyson Fury's time at the top of boxing over?

Let us know in the comments below!

Parker calls Fury a 'warrior'

Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker was full of praise for Tyson Fury after Saturday's fight.

He told DAZN: "What a fight to watch, I was on the edge of my seat. Usyk set the tone and pushed him back from the beginning. Tyson Fury is a warrior and he always finds a way to get back up. He took some big shots off Usyk."

Eddie Hearn's thoughts

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn believes Oleksandr Usyk deserved the win. He told DAZN: "For me, it was a draw or Usyk by a point or two maximum. It was a mismatch early on but Usyk kept coming. What a fight."

Hearn added: "You have the mark the brilliance of Usyk. He beat every champion at cruiserweight. He came up and beat AJ (Joshua) twice and now beat Fury. The best heavyweight in the world right now, fact. There's adjustments that can be made.

"Fury was never out of the fight. He was dominating. The rematch is a big, big fight now. This man is going to be difficult to beat."

Usyk breaks down in tears after win

Oleksandr Usyk broke down in tears whilst speaking about his father after beating Tyson Fury.

Usyk didn't speak to reporters for long as he was left in tears whilst speaking about whether his father, who sadly passed away in 2012, visited him spiritually before his fight with Fury.

“I miss my father," Usyk said. "I said to my father ‘Hey, listen. You live there, I live here.’ Please, no coming for me. I love you. For me it’s hard when my father is coming for me because I remember all my life, I know he’s here."

The Ukrainian also said he doesn't want to talk about boxing after spending nine months in training camp to prepare for his fight with Fury.

"My start was October 2023, November, December. Nine months I work, I missed New Year. I missed the birthday of my son, I missed the birthday of my other son. I missed the birthday of my daughter, I missed the birth of my daughter. I missed all of my family holidays, all the time training. My focus was only this fight, now I'm happy. I want to go back home," he said.

Usyk doesn't care about not getting KO

When asked about whether he was 'robbed' of a KO in the ninth round, Usyk said he doesn't care as he won the fight.

The Ukrainian also said he doesn't want to talk about boxing. "My start was October 2023, November, December. Nine months I work, I missed New Year. I missed birthday of my son, I missed birthday of my other son. I missed birthday of my daughter, I missed the birth of my daughter," he said.

"I missed all of my family holidays, all the time training. My focus was only this fight, now I'm happy. I want to go back home and go to my church and pray."

Usyk NOT at hospital, holding post-fight press conference

Usyk is NOT at hospital despite some reports, he is holding his post-fight press conference now...

Fury appears to blame Ukraine war for loss

Fury appeared to blame his loss to Usyk in their undisputed clash on Ukraine's war with Russia.

The judges scored the fight 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 in favour of Usyk after the final bell. Fury disagreed with the split decision and pointed to the ongoing war in Usyk's home country as one of the reasons for his loss.

“I believe I won that fight, I think he won a few if those rounds but I won the majority of them. His country is at at war, so people are siding with the country at war," he said.

Read more on Fury's comments here.

'Usyk was ROBBED of KO' says manager

Usyk's manager Alex Krassyuk believes the fight should have been stopped in the ninth round. “With no disrespect to the referee I think the stole the KO in the ninth. Anyway, it was a tremendous performance and I hope to see it more in the rematch," he said.

Fury believes he won

“I believe I won that fight, I think he won a few if those rounds but I won the majority of them. His country as at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion. I’ve had a split decision loss with a little man. Good luck, God bless you," Fury said after his loss.

RESULT: Oleksandr Usyk BTS Tyson Fury VIA SPLIT DECISION

USYK HAS DONE IT! The Ukrainiain is now the undisputed heavyweight world champion as he beats Fury by split decision (115-112, 113-114, 114-113)

A very emotional Oleksandr Usyk immediately after becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world! #FuryUsyk | #RingOfFire | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh | @usykaa pic.twitter.com/JwD8umVGPD

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 18, 2024

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round 12

HERE WE GO! Three minutes left. Usyk lands again with the left and Fury responds with a big right hand. Clash of heads and they touch gloves. Big right hand lands for Fury and Usyk responds with a right hand of his own. Good uppercut from Fury, he puts his hands behind his back to showboat. WE GO TO THE JUDGES!

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round 11

Lots of jabs from Fury to start the round and Usyk comes over the top with an overhand left. Usyk walking down Fury with his hands down and the Brit finally throws an uppercut for the first time since being hurt. A good left hand from Usyk to finish the round, three minutes left to go....

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - Round 10

Fury looks to have his feet back under him but he's not throwing many punches at the start of this round. Usyk with some showboating of his own and Fury looks to have his witts about him now. A very close round...