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‘Trilogy Fight,’ Tyson Fury Calls Out Usyk After Daniel Dubois Win

Ganiyu Amodu

Tyson Fury has called out Oleksandr Usyk for a trilogy fight following the latter’s victory against Daniel Dubois. Usyk reclaimed his undisputed crown as he managed to overcome Dubois at Wembley. Fury was defeated by Usyk in May and December 2024, with both fights taking place in Saudi Arabia. Despite announcing his retirement after the second fight, Fury is now ready for a return to the ring. The Gypsy King praised Usyk for his display against Dubois and declared that he is the only man who is capable of beating…

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‘Three-Time Undisputed Champion,’ Usyk Knocks Out Dubois In 5th Round + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, knocking out the Briton to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk, one of the finest boxers of this generation, secured a fifth-round stoppage, two years after beating Dubois via TKO in Poland. The result kept the Ukrainian, 38, unbeaten, and saw him regain undisputed status atop the heavyweight division. Last May, he outpointed Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, but he soon vacated the IBF title, and Dubois was elevated from interim…

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Usyk, Fury Rematch Set For Dec 21

ADEOLA YUSUF

Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will take place on Saturday December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s chair of General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh has announced. Usyk emerged victorious via split decision when the rivals met earlier this month to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 and first in the four-belt era. It had been well-publicised in the lead-up to the fight that the Fury-Usyk contract included a rematch clause. READ ALSO Emirship Tussle: NBA Fumes As CJN Summons FHC, Kano CJs Over Conflicting Orders…

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Anthony Joshua Suffers Eye Socket Damage, hospitalised after 1st London Defeat

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How British-Nigerian Heavyweight Champion Lost Titles To Ukranian Usyk + PHOTOS     Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital for assessment following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night. He will spend a few days under supervision of the medical teams. Platforms Africa   reports that the British-Nigerian boxer is reported to have suffered eye socket damage. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he could not see properly after the ninth round. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Manchester City Disgrace Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad Before your Angry Spouse, Boss…

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