**Ukrainian Boxer Usyk Wins Big in Rematch**
Oleksandr Usyk, a Ukrainian boxer, won his highly anticipated rematch against British boxer Tyson Fury. All judges agreed that Usyk won the fight with scores of 116-112.
This victory makes Usyk undefeated in all 23 professional fights he has had so far. After winning, he dedicated his success to his mother and all mothers in Ukraine.
**Ukraine’s President Congratulates Usyk**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Usyk on his win. He said that Usyk’s victory was “so needed by all of us right now.” Zelensky also wrote on social media, “By keeping his championship belts, Oleksandr proves: we are Ukrainians and we will not give up what is ours.”
**A Symbolic Move**
After the fight, Usyk made a symbolic move. He raised an old sabre that was once owned by Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa in the 17th century. The sabre was carefully transported from Ukraine to Riyadh.
**A New Challenge Ahead?**
Following the match, British boxer Daniel Dubois and International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion challenged Usyk to a new fight for his championship title.
Usyk had a successful amateur boxing career before becoming a professional in 2013. He won Olympic gold in men’s heavyweight boxing at the 2012 London Games with 335 wins and just 15 losses on his record.
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