In the boxing match organized as part of the "Riyadh Season" events in Saudi Arabia, two legends of heavyweight boxing, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and English Tyson Fury, faced off for a rematch at the Kingdom Arena. ONCE AGAIN USYK WON, UNDISPUTED CHAMPION38-year-old Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by the judges' unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112) to retain the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles in the world heavyweight boxing championship match. By defeating Tyson Fury for the second time, Usyk maintained his titles and the undisputed championship title, achieving 23 wins in 23 fights. VICTORY WORDS FROM THE 38-YEAR-OLD BOXERSpeaking in the ring after the match, Usyk humorously responded to the question of whether he continues to improve at the age of 38, saying, "I don't know, maybe I'm training well, preparing well." Usyk, who said, "My wife and children helped me," dedicated the victory to his mother. For Fury, who did not stay in the ring for the interview, Usyk said, "Listen, he is a great fighter, a great opponent. It was a great 24 rounds, an incredible 24 rounds for my career." 190 MILLION DOLLAR FIGHTAccording to The Independent, the total prize for the Oleksandr Usyk - Tyson Fury fight is 190 million dollars. It was reported that Oleksandr Usyk, who managed to defeat Tyson Fury once again, would receive around 100 million dollars. FURY EARNED MORE IN THE FIRST FIGHTIn the first fight, despite being the champion, Ukrainian boxer Usyk earned 45 million dollars, while Fury earned 100 million dollars despite losing the fight. 10-MINUTE EYE CONTACTBefore the long-awaited match, Usyk and Fury took the classic eye contact to a different level during the press conference face-off. The two boxers stared at each other without breaking eye contact for 10 minutes. They then began a verbal exchange, which was interrupted a few minutes later by those who intervened.
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