Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Championship Title Against Tyson Fury: A Morale Boost Amidst Russian Aggression

Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine
Fury vowed to chase a knockout if he had known he was behind in the fight
Oleksandr Usyk claimed undisputed heavyweight championship title against Tyson Fury on May 19, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded the victory as a symbol of Ukraine's resilience
Ukrainians saw Usyk's win as a morale boost amidst Russian aggression
Usyk remains unbeaten and is now boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Championship Title Against Tyson Fury: A Morale Boost Amidst Russian Aggression

From the early hours of May 19, 2024, Ukrainians awoke to a rare moment of celebration as their boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk, claimed the undisputed heavyweight championship title against Tyson Fury in Riyadh. The victory came after an intense and closely contested fight that saw Fury getting heavily punched and appearing badly hurt in round nine.

Ukrainians across the country, including those from war-torn regions like Kharkiv, watched with pride as their champion dedicated his win to God, supporters, country, soldiers, mothers and fathers, and children. President Volodymyr Zelensky also lauded the victory as a symbol of Ukraine's resilience in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.

Despite controversy surrounding the referee's decision not to stop the fight in round nine when Fury was getting heavily punished, many Ukrainians saw Usyk's win as a much-needed morale boost during difficult times for their country. Eddie Hearn, Fury's promoter, defended the referee's call and argued that the ropes preventing Fury from falling over effectively counted as a knockdown.

Fury himself has since vowed that he would have chased a knockout if he had known he was behind in the fight. Usyk remains unbeaten and is now boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion, joining an elite group of champions like Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Evander Holyfield.

The historic victory marks a significant moment for Ukrainian sports and serves as a reminder of the country's enduring strength in the face of adversity.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Did the referee make the correct call not to stop the fight in round nine?
  • Was Fury really badly hurt in round nine?

Sources

83%

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Tyson Fury vows he would’ve chased Oleksandr Usyk knockout if he knew he was down

MMA Fighting - UFC News And Analysis Site (UFC) Alexander K. Sunday, 19 May 2024 13:00
  • Unique Points
    • Tyson Fury vows he would have chased a knockout if he knew he was behind in the fight.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The author makes editorializing statements and engages in emotional manipulation by expressing Fury's regret over not knowing he was behind in the fight and his desire to chase a knockout. The article also contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support Fury's position, such as his belief that he won certain rounds.
    • I always say it’s about getting paid and getting laid,
    • Say I won five of the first six, and then the next six I won a few as well.
    • If they would have said to me in the last round or whatever, ‘You’re down, go out and try and finish him’, I would have done that.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to ignorance when stating 'If they would have said to me in the last round or whatever, ‘You’re down, go out and try and finish him,’ I would have done that.' This is a fallacy because the author does not actually know if he was behind in the fight at that point.
    • ]If they would have said to me in the last round or whatever, ‘You’re down, go out and try and finish him,’ I would have done that.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Hearn Defends Referee's Controversial Decision In Fury - Usyk Fight

BoxingNews24 Sunday, 19 May 2024 17:23
  • Unique Points
    • Eddie Hearn agrees with the referee's decision not to stop the Fury-Usyk fight in round nine
    • Fury was getting heavily punched by Usyk and appeared to be badly hurt
    • Hearn defended the referee’s call, stating that the ropes prevented Fury from falling over and it was effectively a knockdown
  • Accuracy
    • ]The referee did not stop the fight in round nine despite Fury being heavily punched and appearing badly hurt[
    • Fury was saved by the ropes when he fell and it was effectively a knockdown[
    • Critics argue that Fury needed to be saved from further damage as he was no longer capable of defending himself
  • Deception (70%)
    The author, Charles Brun, is expressing his opinion on the referee's decision not to stop the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. He is defending the referee's call despite critics arguing that Fury was badly hurt and unable to defend himself. The author is editorializing by stating his belief that the ref made the right decision, implying that those who disagree are incorrect.
    • The amount of people and fighters that don’t know the rules about the ropes holding you up
    • I saw so many fighters saying, ‘It’s ridiculous. You can’t. He didn’t go down and you still gave him a count.’ When the ropes prevent you from going down, the ref can give an eight count. It’s not a standing eight count.
    • I think he deserves credit because he showed a lot of bottle and I think Usyk is an absolute generational great.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author, Charles Brun, makes an appeal to authority by quoting Eddie Hearn's defense of the referee's decision not to stop the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. However, the author also presents opposing arguments from critics who believe that Fury was badly hurt and no longer capable of defending himself. The article does not provide any clear evidence or reasoning from the author to support their position on the matter beyond quoting Hearn's statements.
    • ]The amount of people and fighters that don’t know the rules about the ropes holding you up,
  • Bias (95%)
    The author, Charles Brun, defends the referee's decision not to stop the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk despite Fury being badly hurt and unable to defend himself. The author argues that since the ropes were holding Fury up, it was a valid eight count. However, critics argue that Fury was getting shelled and close to being knocked unconscious, making it necessary for the fight to be stopped.
    • I saw so many fighters saying, ‘It’s ridiculous. You can’t. He didn’t go down and you still gave him a count.’ When the ropes prevent you from going down, the ref can give an eight count. It’s not a standing eight count.
      • I think he deserves credit because he showed a lot of bottle and I think Usyk is an absolute generational great.
        • The amount of people and fighters that don’t know the rules about the ropes holding you up.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk Becomes World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Constant Méheut, Sunday, 19 May 2024 10:43
        • Unique Points
          • Oleksandr Usyk became the world's undisputed heavyweight champion on Sunday
          • Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk celebrating his victory over Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
          • President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded the victory as a symbol of Ukraine's resilience
          • Many Ukrainians watched the match hoping that a win would lift their spirits during difficult times for the country
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        100%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        ‘Proud and happy’: Ukrainians embrace Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing victory

        theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Charlotte Higgins Sunday, 19 May 2024 14:46
        • Unique Points
          • Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion this century after his victory over Tyson Fury in Riyadh
          • ‘Proud and happy’: Ukrainians embrace Oleksandr Usyk’s boxing victory
          • Usyk dedicated his victory to God, supporters, country, soldiers, mothers and fathers, and children
          • Kyiv residents expressed pride and happiness over Usyk's victory in a park near Kyiv's velodrome
          • Mary Kravets, a student, viewed Usyk's win as a huge boost to the national psyche
          • Ihor Sydorenko acknowledged the psychological and propaganda advantages of the win despite having little time for boxing
          • Eugene Navolokin and Bohdan Ivasenko from Kharkiv stayed up late to watch Usyk's fight and were proud of his victory
          • Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, wrote on Telegram that Ukrainian endurance and strength give birth to Ukrainian victory after Usyk's win
          • Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv and a former world heavyweight champion boxer, noted that Usyk had shown the world that Ukrainians are capable of defeating a strong opponent in a difficult fight
          • Wladimir Klitschko, another former heavyweight world champion and Usyk's older brother, echoed his sibling's words about Usyk's victory
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        81%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukrainian becomes undisputed heavyweight champion

        BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Kal Sajad Sunday, 19 May 2024 21:19
        • Unique Points
          • Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era by defeating Tyson Fury
          • Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat and will get an immediate rematch later this year
          • Usyk remains unbeaten and is the first boxer in almost 25 years to stand tall as the sport’s sole heavyweight world champion
        • Accuracy
          • The scorecards read 115-112, 114-113 for Usyk and 114-113 for Fury
        • Deception (30%)
          The author makes editorializing statements throughout the article, such as 'daftest decisions in boxing' and 'one of the daftest decisions in boxing.' These statements are not facts and are the author's opinion. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing Fury's reaction to losing, including his tears and defiant statements. Additionally, there is selective reporting as the article only reports details that support Usyk's victory.
          • Fury dismissedively laughed it off.
          • It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing.
          • The Gypsy King laughed off a solid left hook from Usyk in the first round.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains a dichotomous depiction of the fight as well as an appeal to authority. The author presents both Fury's and Usyk's perspectives on the fight, creating a dichotomy. Additionally, the article references famous faces in attendance such as Cristiano Ronaldo and former champions Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, and Evander Holyfield to appeal to their authority on the sport.
          • Oleksandr Usyk is the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
          • Tyson Fury lost for the first time in a 16-year professional career.
          • Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk, became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
          • The Crimea-born fighter left the ring draped in all four belts across his 6ft 3in frame.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication