In the ninth round of their highly anticipated undisputed bout, Usyk nearly sent Fury to the canvas, prompting the referee to intervene and initiate a count while Fury leaned on the ropes for support.
Although Fury managed to make it to the final bell, he experienced his inaugural career loss via split decision in Saudi Arabia.
Following the match, Usyk underwent a hospital examination as a precautionary measure, yet was cleared of any serious injuries, despite Fury’s assertions of a possible broken jaw.
Despite Fury’s claims, BoxRec reports that Usyk has been temporarily suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control until June 2, ostensibly due to the bout’s aftermath. No such suspension appears in Fury’s records.
Usyk’s suspension, however, is unlikely to affect his future endeavors, as the Ukrainian pugilist is poised to take a well-deserved hiatus following an exhaustive nine-month training regimen.
