Ukrainian boxing heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has attributed his victory over British boxer Tyson Fury to Jesus Christ, whom he referred to as his lord. Usyk made this statement during a post-match interview at the ringside, where he expressed gratitude for the gift he received from Jesus Christ during the fight in Saudi Arabia.
Usyk secured a split-decision win over Fury, with two judges scoring the match 115-112 and 114-113 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 114-113 for Fury. Despite Fury’s strong start, Usyk dominated the ninth round, leaving Fury to be saved by the bell after a standing 10 count.
In his remarks, Usyk humbly acknowledged the role of his faith in his success, stating, “I thank God for the help he gave me today because he did give me a lot today. My lord is Jesus Christ.” This statement highlights Usyk’s strong religious beliefs and his reliance on his faith during the intense match.