Oleksandr Usyk Beats Tyson Fury by Split Decision to Become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

Britain’s Tyson Fury(R) takes a blow from Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk during their undisputed heavyweight world championship boxing fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 19, 2024. Nick Potts/PA via AP

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division.

Usyk overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world’s first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years.