Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury Again in Controversial Rematch

The Ukrainian champion retained his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision, sparking debates over scoring and the use of AI in judging.

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via unanimous decision in their December 21 rematch, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 in favor of Usyk.
The fight featured an experimental AI scoring system, which gave Usyk an even wider margin of victory at 118-112, drawing criticism from Fury and others in the boxing community.
Tyson Fury expressed outrage at the decision, calling it a 'robbery' and a 'Christmas gift' for Usyk, while his promoter, Frank Warren, also questioned the judges' scoring.
Usyk praised Fury as a tough opponent but dismissed the complaints, emphasizing his respect for the British heavyweight after their 24 rounds together across two fights.
Despite losing, Fury improved his performance compared to their first bout, with analysts noting adjustments in his strategy, but Usyk's consistent pressure and agility proved decisive.