Oleksandr Usyk  has claimed a split decision victory over Tyson Fury in their unification heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.

The undefeated Ukrainian was on the brink of victory in round nine - landing a series of big punches that had Fury stumbling against the ropes and back-peddling - before he received a standing eight-count and was saved by the bell.

NZ Herald combat sport expert Christopher Reive joined Elliott Smith to discuss.

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Oleksandr Usyk  has claimed a split decision victory over Tyson Fury in their unification heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.
The undefeated Ukrainian was on the brink of victory in round nine - landing a series of big punches that had Fury stumbling against the ropes and back-peddling - before he received a standing eight-count and was saved by the bell.
NZ Herald combat sport expert Christopher Reive joined Elliott Smith to discuss.
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