'Want to switch off phone, be with 10-month-old daughter': Oleksandr Usyk after beating Tyson Fury

NEW DELHI: Legendary boxer Oleksandr Usyk solidified his position as one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history with a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday.
Defending his unified WBA, WBO, and WBC titles, the Ukrainian fighter demonstrated his signature skill, precision, and relentless pace to outclass Fury in a highly anticipated rematch.
Judges scored the bout 116-112 in Usyk’s favour, a fair reflection of his dominance throughout the 12 rounds.
Usyk, now 23-0 with 14 knockouts, masterfully applied pressure and repeatedly landed sharp left hooks, leaving Fury unable to mount a significant response.
At 36 years old, Usyk continues to defy expectations, cementing his legacy alongside boxing legends such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson.

His remarkable career boasts an Olympic gold medal, an undisputed cruiserweight championship, and the distinction of being the first heavyweight to unify all four major titles in the modern era.
Despite his victory, Usyk made it clear that his immediate focus is on his family and rest, rather than his next opponent. “Listen, my next step, I want to rest. My little daughter Maria is ten-and-a-half months old. Today my wife sent me a video of our little daughter saying 'Daddy, daddy',” he said after the fight. “I have seen my little daughter for two months maximum or maybe one-and-a-half months. Now I want to go back home, off my phone. I want to rest, sit on a chair, look at the sky and not think about boxing.”
For Tyson Fury, now 34-2-1, this defeat deepens uncertainties about his future. The 36-year-old, who briefly retired in 2022 before returning to boxing, has yet to indicate whether he plans to continue. His loss to Usyk leaves questions about his standing in a division that Usyk now rules decisively.
While Usyk steps back to enjoy hard-earned downtime, the heavyweight division awaits its next chapter, shaped in no small part by the remarkable achievements of its reigning champion.