"Usyk lost to Tyson Fury by knockout and lost his championship belts". The news of the Ukrainian's sensational defeat appeared on social media. What's going on

The news of the alleged defeat of WBA, WBO, WBC and IBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) by Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) has gone viral on social media. The headline reads: "Fury makes history! He defeated Usyk by knockout in the eighth round, ended his winning streak and won all four championship belts."

One of the many thousands of publics on Facebook allegedly posted photos from the fight, where Usyk was lying in the ring, and Fury was hovering over him.

The comments contain a link to the "original source" of information. The link opens a news article that describes the course of the match in detail:

"Tyson Fury proved once again that he is undisputedly the 'King of Boxing' with a historic eighth-round knockout victory over Oleksandr Usyk. This fight, which was eagerly awaited by boxing fans, ended in a stunning way when Fury knocked out his Ukrainian opponent, breaking his undefeated streak.

Details of the fight: In the first rounds, the fighters demonstrated a vivid confrontation: Usyk showed excellent defense and superb maneuvers, while Fury used his experience and physical strength to keep the pressure on. In the eighth round, Fury landed a powerful and decisive punch that ended Usyk's hopes of returning to the fight.

A historic achievement: With this victory, Tyson Fury won Usyk's four valuable belts, strengthening his position as one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport. This victory was not just another victory, but a powerful message to all his rivals that Fury is still at the peak of his form.

Reaction from fans and experts: After the fight, social media exploded with comments from fans and analysts. Some called Fury a "living legend," while others saw the victory as proof of his clear superiority in boxing. On the other hand, several analysts praised Usyk for his resilience and ability to resist Fury despite the defeat.

The future of Fury and Usyk: Boxing fans are now asking what's next for Tyson Fury. Will he face new challenges or decide to end his career at the peak of his glory? Usyk must now reconsider his strategy and prepare for a strong return to the ring.

In conclusion: Tyson Fury has once again proved that he is not just a world champion, but a symbol of determination and excellence in boxing. This historic fight will remain in the memory of sports fans for years to come, as they witnessed an unforgettable moment of genius from the "King of Boxing," the article states.

It is worth noting that the photos of the Crimean's defeat are actually a photo montage. The authors used the moment of the Usyk-Dubois fight, when the Ukrainian received a painful blow below the belt and lay on the canvas for several minutes, recovering.

The photo also shows Fury without a beard and in white underpants, as he fought against Dillian Whyte in April 2022. The photo was vertically mirrored in a photo editor.

In the comments to the post, boxing fans point out that all the information is false and the material posted on the link is fake. At the same time, the real purpose of the authors' actions is still unknown.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time that unscrupulous authors have tried to generate traffic on the Usyk-Fury rematch. Recently, the news that the outcome of the second fight would be reconsidered went viral on social media. The loud headlines posted by thousands of publics sound the same: "Tyson Fury has appealed his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk".

In fact, on the night of Sunday, December 22, 2024, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury again and defended his titles. The seventh fight of the Ukrainian in the super-heavyweight division ended with a victory on points 116:112, 116:112, 116:112.

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