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Oleksandr Usyk Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion After Defeating Fury

Oleksandr Usyk makes history by defeating Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a thrilling match.

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Tyson Fury causes controversy with Ukraine war comments after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Fury criticised for comments that followed his split-decision loss in Riyadh

Evening Standard

Tyson Fury accuses judges of helping Oleksandr Usyk win because Ukraine is ‘at war’

Usyk beat Fury via split decision in Riyadh, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 2000

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Oleksandr Usyk digs deep in thriller to down Tyson Fury and unite titles

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed world heavyweight champion on a split decision in Riyadh, downing Tyson Fury in a critical ninth round

The Guardian - UK

Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury at Ring of Fire: Best photos

Check out these photos from Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, a heavyweight championship boxing bout which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to make history as undisputed heavyweight champion

The Ukrainian now holds all the belts in boxing’s glamour division after winning the ‘Fight of the Century’ in Riyadh

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk to go to hospital after suffering suspected ‘broken jaw’ against Tyson Fury

The Ukrainian eventually attended his post-fight press conference after outpointing the Briton in Riyadh to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 24 years

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Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs

Check out these photos from the weigh-ins for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Tyson Fury vows to take Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘heart’ at fiery weigh-in

Fury touched heads with Usyk then shoved the Ukrainian at the rivals’ final face-off

The Independent UK

Boxing’s coming home – Tyson Fury ready to put on a show against Oleksandr Usyk

Thousands of fans from Great Britain and Ukraine have made the journey to Riyadh.

The Independent UK

Preview: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – heavyweight boxing fight

The contest will decide the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years, with both fighters unbeaten as pros.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Soft Power In Game Hub Japan

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting more opportunities in gaming as he seeks to improve Saudi Arabia's image.

International Business Times

‘Art-washing’? Unease as British cultural institutions lend lustre to Saudi trade push

Campaigners say move to use the arts to reinforce economic ties with Riyadh may help to launder Gulf state’s human rights record

The Guardian - UK

David Nyika To Fight In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia For Charity

Rising cruiserweight David Nyika to fight in Riyadh, pledges to donate for charity, and aims for global recognition in the boxing world.

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'It's my time now': Opetaia's moment arrives in Riyadh

Jai Opetaia can win back his IBF belt and set up more big-time fights with victory in his rematch with Mairis Briedis on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card.

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Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk pre-fight press conference in Riyadh

Check out these photos from the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk pre-fight press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

All neon, no buzz? How Riyadh is reacting to Fury vs Usyk fight week

The boxing world is buzzing ahead of the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years. But is Riyadh?

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ll say a prayer’: Fury and Usyk eschew trash talk before heavyweight battle

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were in little mood for needless chatter at the final press conference before the undisputed world heavyweight title fight this weekend

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The Independent UK

I’m ready for a good fight – Tyson Fury reserved as Oleksandr Usyk bout looms

The fight takes place in Riyadh on Saturday evening.

Al Jazeera

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Fight time, undercard, purse, ring walks

Here’s everything you need to know about the heavyweight title unifying fight in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk open workouts in Riyadh

Check out these photos from the open workouts for Fury vs. Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

UK trade summit in Saudi Arabia accused of promoting firms linked to senior Tories

Lib Dems say Conservatives have ‘serious questions to answer’ about what appears to be clear conflict of interest

The Guardian - UK

How are Ronaldo and other Saudi Pro League stars shaping up for Euros?

More strength in depth is now apparent after influx of overseas talent but league’s competitiveness is hard to assess

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s bad behaviour’: Usyk to use Fury incident as motivation for title clash

The Ukrainian boxer told his entourage not to get involved after Tyson Fury’s father John butted a team member before Saturday’s fight in Riyadh

The Guardian - UK

Saudi money has reshaped boxing but how do we justify the human cost?

In a defining week for Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk and boxing, the glitz of a unifying world heavyweight contest sits uncomfortably against a backdrop of human rights concerns

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