Round by round, minute by minute, punch for punch. Here’s how our experts called the unified heavyweight title bout
Usyk and Fury practically sprint from their corners to meet each other in the center of the ring and Fury is already looking more aggressive than in round one of the first fight, pumping his jab with urgency. Usyk bursts into the pocket and lands a right hand upstairs. The 55lb weight difference looks even starker under the lights than at the weigh-in. Fury targeting Usyk’s body with straight shots. Both fighters opening up, eschewing the typical feeling-out period. More body shots from Fury.
Usyk continues to move in and out of Fury’s range, doing his best to neutralize the challenger’s attack with deft footwork. Usyk is barely missing with combinations but Fury is looking a bit more tentative than he did in the opening minutes. The champion continues with dedicated body work, but Fury is finding success with the lead left hook. Another very close round but Usyk has done just enough to take it on our card.
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