Oleksandr Usyk Passes His First Major Test in Boxing – Claims Unanimous Decision Win over Derek Chisora

Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora just went to war against each other in their main-event heavyweight clash. Although Usyk had his fair share of chances in the fight, he was pushed to the corner multiple times, making it one of the hardest fights of his career to date.

The heavyweight division is no joke, and the former cruiserweight champion realized it at every moment. However, he still walked away with the win via decision, becoming the new WBO Intercontinental heavyweight champion. That said, Usyk has entered the heavyweight title ride with an undefeated professional streak and it can be an alarm for the entire roster.

Meanwhile, ‘War’ Chisora didn’t fail to put on a show. Carrying forward his dominance till the last round, Chisora had his moments in the fight. Here’s how the contest looked like.

Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora to win his heavyweight debut

Both the boxers kept their composure from the very initial round and didn’t rush themselves in the fight. Moreover, they appeared synced and well-acquainted with each other’s actions. While Chisora clipped his opponent multiple times, Usyk returned the same from his end.

As the fight went deeper, Usyk looked more comfortable and landed the bigger shots. He even rocked Chisora to the corner. Yet, the Briton remained on his feet and continued the action till the last round.

There is no denying that it was a close-call but Usyk led the charts on the judge’s scorecard. Thus, he left the arena with the last laugh, boasting a professional record of 18 wins and no losses.

His victory against Derek Chisora will enable him to challenge the WBO titleholder, which is currently held by Anthony Joshua. Thus, the heavyweight division has already come up with a new prodigy, and he can change the title tale instantly by entering the mix.

Meanwhile, the division is already stacked with several legitimate elites and it can also a problem for Usyk’s undefeated pro run. Things have just turned interesting in the heavyweight unit.

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