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Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing\u2019s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n
On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given a standing 10 count and saved by the bell after an Usyk onslaught in the ninth round.<\/p>\n
In a tense wait for the scorecards to be read out, Fury appeared convinced of victory before a stony-faced Usyk broke down in tears when he was confirmed as the winner.<\/p>\n
The scorecards read 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury.<\/p>\n
It meant Fury, 35, lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career. He will get an immediate opportunity for revenge with a rematch planned for later this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority,\u201d a defiant Fury said in the ring.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt was one of the daftest decisions in boxing. I\u2019ll be back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Usyk takes the WBC belt from Fury, to add to his WBA, WBO and IBF collection.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old remains unbeaten and is the first boxer in almost 25 years to stand tall as the sport\u2019s sole heavyweight world champion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you so much to my team. It\u2019s a big opportunity for my family, for me, for my country. It\u2019s a great time, it\u2019s a great day,\u201d Usyk said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am ready for a rematch.\u201d<\/p>\n
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