The absolute world heavyweight champion Alexander Usik immediately after the fight against Tyson Fury went to the hospital.
This was reported by journalist and insider Michael Benson on the social network X.
Usyk was hospitalized: what is known about his health
According to Benson, the Ukrainian will miss the press conference after the fight. He reported that Usyk went to the hospital with a suspected broken jaw.
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Only Tyson Fury arrived at the post-fight press conference.
Remember, the fight Usik — Fury lasted all 12 rounds. In the ninth round, the Briton was knocked down. The judges awarded the victory to the Ukrainian boxer by split decision 115-112, 114-113 and 113-114.
This is the first ever fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion in the era of four belts. Alexander defended the WBA, WBO and IBF championship belts, and Fury defended the WBC champion title.
