In May, Oleksandr Usyk made boxing history when he became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion in the modern 4-belt era. Usyk earned the honor when he received a 12-round split decision against Tyson Fury. In addition to defending his unified championship, which included the IBF, WBA and WBO titles, Usyk added the WBC belt to his collection, and he likewise earned a valid claim as lineal world champion.
Usyk and Fury are scheduled to have a rematch on December 21 that will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.
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At their fairly recent press conference, in a mutual display of good sportsmanship, Fury signed a photo at Usyk’s request, a photo of a powerful blow Usyk landed on Fury, which was the punch that leaves Fury in trouble landed when he took a hit. round 9 of their first fight. To this day, many fans believe that Usyk was robbed of a knockout victory, due to interference from referee Mark Nelson. Is it true? Was Usyk robbed of a KO win against Fury?
This issue of Rummy’s Corner will attempt to answer that question, while also providing a quick breakdown of the sequence that led to the knockdown, as well as some quick thoughts on their December 21st rematch. Please watch and enjoy the video for one man’s opinion. This is Rummy’s Corner (produced and narrated by Geoffrey Ciani).
Last updated on 11/09/2024
