How brave Tyson Fury could not solve the Oleksandr Usyk conundrum: JEFF POWELL'S verdict on what proved decisive in the big fight
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Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury again to retain his unified heavyweight world titles in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. The longer it went the more it became a master class from the greatest tactician and the most dazzling technician of this and many another generation.
![[The Ukrainian outworked his British counter-part (left) in their highly-anticipated rematch]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93391489-14217717-The_Ukrainian_outworked_his_British_counter_part_left_in_their_h-a-14_1734828608950.jpg)
Having dealt Fury his first career defeat by split decision seven months ago, Usyk’s sheer will proved decisive once again as he retained his WBA, WBC and WBO titles. ‘This is what it means to be Ukrainian,’ Usyk said as he celebrated his victory. ‘I win, it’s good. I win, thank you God.’.
![[Fury was consoled by Frank Warren (left) inside the ring after the decision was announced]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93392327-14217717-Fury_was_consoled_by_Frank_Warren_left_inside_the_ring_after_the-a-15_1734828614269.jpg)
However, Fury had a different view walking into his dressing room, suggesting he had won the fight by at least three rounds. His manager Frank Warren wasn’t happy either, saying: ‘How come Tyson only got four rounds in this fight? It’s impossible. He’s very disappointed as I am as well. Everyone along the front [of the ring] thought it was all the same way.’.
![[After the final bell, Ukrainian star Usyk dropped to his knees and looked towards the sky]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93392209-14217717-After_the_final_bell_Ukrainian_star_Usyk_dropped_to_his_knees_an-a-16_1734828847343.jpg)
Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight titles after beating Tyson Fury on Saturday night. The Ukrainian outworked his British counter-part (left) in their highly-anticipated rematch. Fury was consoled by Frank Warren (left) inside the ring after the decision was announced.
![[Fury battled well but ultimately came up short in his bout for the Gypsy King on the night]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93391493-14217717-Fury_battled_well_but_ultimately_came_up_short_in_his_bout_for_t-a-17_1734828853209.jpg)
Meanwhile, IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois crashed Usyk’s interview, saying: ‘I want my shot, I want my revenge.’. Usyk responded to Dubois straight away, saying: ‘No problem. I’m ready. Next fight, no problem.’. Before they could even think about getting into limousines for the motorcades to the stadium along the impromptu race tracks which serve as highways here, there were log-jams in committee rooms for teams Fury and Usyk.
![[Daniel Dubois demanded a rematch with Usyk following the latter's victory over Fury]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93392391-14217717-Daniel_Dubois_demanded_a_rematch_with_Oleksandr_Usyk_following_t-a-18_1734828857035.jpg)
