OLEKSANDR Usyk will switch off from boxing after proving he is the best heavyweight of his generation by outpointing Tyson Fury in Riyadh.
Usyk emerged from a shaky sixth round to finish strongly against Fury, who was desperately close to being stopped in the ninth with only the ropes and bell coming to his rescue.
The remarkable Ukrainian (pictured) now holds the distinction of becoming just the second fighter alongside Evander Holyfield to be crowned undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
Usyk’s training camp for ‘Ring of Fire’ was extended when Fury suffered a cut in training, forcing the original date of February 17 to be postponed, and the Olympic gold medallist revealed the sacrifices he made to be ready.
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