Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury twice in Riyadh in 2024. The first fight, in May, made Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era and the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis around the turn of the century. The rematch in December was a unanimous decision.
This page covers both fights round by round, the delays that pushed the first fight back, a statistical comparison and our verdict.
Head-to-head record
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Usyk 2–0. Every big-event meeting between the two, oldest first.
| # | Date | Event | Venue | Match | Result | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 2024 | Ring of Fire | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh | Undisputed heavyweight title (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) | Oleksandr Usyk won | Split decision (115–112, 114–113 Usyk; 113–114 Fury) |
| 2 | Dec 21, 2024 | Usyk vs. Fury II | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh | WBA, WBC & WBO heavyweight titles | Oleksandr Usyk won | Unanimous decision (116–112 ×3) |
Every match: our commentary
Ring of Fire · May 18, 2024
Fury, nearly 60 pounds heavier, won most of the first half with his jab, body work and clowning. Usyk came on from the seventh, and in the ninth hurt Fury with a left hand and a barrage that left him stumbling into the ropes, which referee Mark Nelson ruled a knockdown. Fury survived and was competitive late, but the ninth was enough for two of the three judges.
Usyk vs. Fury II · Dec 21, 2024
Fury came in heavier and fought more seriously, but Usyk's movement and combinations controlled the middle and late rounds. All three judges scored it 116–112 for Usyk; Fury and his team said they thought he had won.
The backstory
The first fight was announced for February 2024 and postponed after Fury was cut in sparring. Usyk had vacated the IBF title before the rematch, so only three of the belts were on the line in December.
Fury announced his retirement in January 2025, after the rematch. Usyk later vacated his remaining heavyweight belts in June 2026.
Tale of the tape
| Oleksandr Usyk | Tyson Fury | |
|---|---|---|
| Height / reach | 6 ft 3 in · 78 in | 6 ft 9 in · 85 in |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox / switch |
| Before heavyweight | Undisputed cruiserweight champion; 2012 Olympic gold | — |
| Record after the rematch | 23–0 | 34–2–1 |
| Both career losses | — | Both to Usyk |
By the numbers
| Head-to-head stat | Oleksandr Usyk | Tyson Fury |
|---|---|---|
| Wins vs. each other | 2 | 0 |
| Knockdowns | 1 (standing count, round 9 of fight 1) | 0 |
| Judges' cards won | 5 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
How fans and critics reacted
The first fight was hailed as a historic night for the division: an undisputed heavyweight champion again after 24 years. Fury disputed both results, especially the rematch, but most ringside media scored both fights for Usyk.
Usyk's win was widely celebrated in Ukraine, where he had dedicated his fights to the country during the war.
Our take
Usyk, 2–0. He gave up nearly half a foot in height and beat the best heavyweight of his generation twice in seven months.
Our view: the first fight was closer than the second, and it should be shown to any young fighter as proof that skill beats size.
Our verdict: Oleksandr Usyk.
FAQ
Who won Usyk vs. Fury?
Oleksandr Usyk won both fights: a split decision on May 18, 2024 and a unanimous decision on December 21, 2024, both in Riyadh.
Was Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era?
Yes. Beating Fury in May 2024 made him the first man to hold the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles at once.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk · Wikipedia: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.