There was no revenge for Tyson Fury.
Fury fell to Oleksandr Usyk yet again, losing their heavyweight boxing rematch Saturday by unanimous decision after suffering a split-decision defeat in their first fight seven months ago.
Usyk again demonstrated his superior technical skill and responded each time Fury went on the attack in their 12-round heavyweight fight at the Kingdom. Usyk proved far more accurate with his punches, landing 42% (179-of-423) compared to Fury’s 28% (144-of-509), according to DAZN.
All three judges scored it 116-112 for Usyk, who retained his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.
Usyk had no interest in discussing the judges’ scorecards.
“I win,’’ he said during a post-fight interview on the DAZN broadcast. “Is good.’’ He added: “An unbelievable 24 rounds for my career.’
Usyk, a 37-year-old Ukrainian, improved his record to 23-0.
Fury, a 36-year-old Brit, dropped to 34-2-1, with his only professional losses coming to Usyk.
Fury said afterwards he thought he won both fights against Usyk.
“I think he got a little Christmas gift from them judges,’’ Fury said. “Christmas gift early.’’
Next up: Usyk likely will face IBF heavyweight championship Daniel Dubois if Dubois beats Joseph Parker in their heavyweight match set for Feb. 22.
Dubois, the current IBF heavyweight champion, interrupted Usyk’s in-ring interview and called for another rematch. Dubois lost to Usyk by ninth-round knockout in August 2023.
“No problem,’’ Usyk said. “I’m ready.’’
What’s next for Tyson Fury?
It’s unclear what’s next for Fury, who has previously contemplated retirement.
Fury left too quickly for an in-ring interview. But the heavyweight’s future appears to be up in the air based on comments from Fury’s manager, Frank Warren.
“You know, it’s too early,’’ Warren said. “It’s just after a fight. Obviously emotions are running high.’’
Fury didn’t offer much insight at his post-fight presser.
“What’s next for me?’’ Fury said. “I’m going home and having some time off.’’’
Days before the rematch, Fury was profane and hostile in the presence of Usyk.
‘You ugly, bug-eyed rat (expletive),’ Fury shouted at Usyk this week.
Fury also roared, “You got a gift decision. I’m the man. I’m the (expletive) champion.’
But it was the 6-foot-3 Usyk who prevailed despite the 6-foot-9 Fury’s six-inch height advantage. Fury also outweighed Usyk by 55 pounds.
At the weigh-in, Fury was 281 pounds and Usyk was 226 pounds.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, heavyweight title
Round 1: Usyk lands an early right. They’re pawing at each other. Fury looks pudgy, which might be a generous description as he jiggles. Usyk moves forward now and Fury ready for it. Usyk lunges and scores with a left. Usyk 10, Fury 9.
Round 2: Usyk fires a quick left and it connects. Follows up with a jab to that jiggly Fury body and scores again. Fury fires two jabs and follows with a right. None land and up goes the chant: “Usyk!’’ Usyk at the center of the ring and looks in control. They trade lefts. Fury connects with a left and stuns Usyk with a shot. Usyk 19, Fury 19.
Round 3: Fury looks twitchy as he fires. Usyk responds but now circling away and out of danger. Usyk lunges with a left and another left. Maybe glancing shots. Usyk misses with a left, follows up and connects. Fury using his jab to respond. Fury lands a solid left. Fury 29, Usyk 28.
Round 4: Usyk pressures early, and Fury responds with lefts. And extra weight Fury’s carrying seems to be no detriment early. Usyk works with body. Usyk lands a big left and another. But Fury moves forward and Usyk backpedals. Fury lands a right. Fury 38, Usyk 38.
Round 5: Boxers tangled up and Fury looks to take advantage before they’re separated. Fury uncorks a nice left uppercut. But Usyk shakes his head, insists he’s not hurt. It’s Fury stalking now. Usyk lands a flurry and Fury fires right back and delivers a solid uppercut to the body. Fury with another solid right. Usyk fires a nice combination. Fury 48, Usyk 47.
Round 6: Fury’s height and weight advantage look so substantial. But it’s unsure if Fury will tire because of the weight. Boxers circling at the center of the ring. Usyk works the body and Fury responds. Usyk scores with a right and follows it up with a combination. His agility is starting to pay off. Pops Fury with a left to the kisser and finishes the round strong. Fury 57, Usyk 57.
Round 7: Usyk opens a quick right, then clips Fury with a right. Usyk working to close the distance without exposing himself to Fury’s dangerous right. Fury connects with a short right, now working his left. Usyk connects with the left. Usyk closes with a glancing left. Usyk 67, Fury 66.
Round 8: Usyk opens with a left and Fury pushes back. Usyk will need to work hard to close the gap. Fury throws a couple of lefts and follows with an uppercut, blocked by Usyk. Usyk stalking. Usyk sneaks inside and lands body shots. Fury leaning on Usyk. That’s a load. Usyk landing punches – no head-snappers, but solid. Usyk 77, Fury 75.
Round 9: Fury emerges more aggressive behind the left. Then lands three strong body shots. Fury coming alive. Usyk looks more passive as Fury turns up the heat. But here comes Usyk as Fury tires. Usyk 86, Fury 85.
Round 10: Usyk moves forward, and directly into a couple of Fury punches. Fury trying to use his size and lean forward, but referee separates the boxers. Fury lands a hard right. Usyk clearly felt that, but now he’s moving forward. Fury leaning on Usyk and connects. Usyk fights back and finishes strong. But it’s too late to win the round. Usyk 95, Fury 95.
Round 11: Fury misses with a big uppercut. Usyk lefts a nice left and his technical skills are serving him well. But the herky jerky Fury lands a shot. Usyk lands two hard lefts. And another. Usyk is heating up. Usyk 105, Fury 104.
Round 12: Fury lands a hard right to Usyk’s body. Usyk responds with a hard right of his own. Some impressive exchanges. Fury looks tired but digging deep. Usyk scores with another left as Fury and both fighters let their fists fly. Fury looks exhausted. Usyk lands a hard left seconds before the round ends. Usyk 115, Fury 113.
How tall is Tyson Fury?
Tyson Fury height: 6-foot-9
How tall is Oleksandr Usyk?
Oleksandr Usyk height: 6-foot-3
Tyson Fury’s dad’s head-butt
Tyson’s Fury’s father, John, bloodied himself when he headbutted a member of Usyk’s camp during a media event before the fight.
Tyson Fury weight
281 pounds
Oleksandr Usyk weight
226 pounds
Moses Itauma def. Demsey McKean by TKO
Itauma is just 19. Old enough to instill fear inside the boxing ring.
Itauma improved to 11-0 after knocking down Demsey McKean twice in the first round.
He dropped McKean with the left and finished him off with another left, prompting the referee to halt the heavyweight bout that lasted just nine rounds fewer than scheduled.
A rising star, Itauma scored his ninth knockout in 11 victories and against a formidable opponent at that. McKean, 34, from Australia, entered with a record of 22-1 with 14 KOs.
Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean, heavyweight
Round 1: Can we pause to measure these two boxers? The 6-6 McKean appears to have more than a three-inch height advantage. But it clearly doesn’t matter as, Itauma sends McKean to the canvas! McKean is up, but not for long! Itauma floors McKean again! And this fight is over! The 19-year-old stays unbeaten!
Tyson Fury stats
Fury is 34-1-1 with 24 KOs.
Oleksandr Usyk stats
Usyk is 22-0 with 14 KOs.
Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis by TKO
Bohachuk knocked down Davis in the second round, and after the sixth round Davis promptly called it quits. He’d clearly absorbed sufficient punishment during the super welterweight bout.
Bohachuk, the hard-hitting Ukrainian, floored Davis in the second round with a short left. He continued to punish the Brit until the end of the sixth, when Davis informed his corner he wanted to retire from the fight.
Bohachuk, 29, improved to 25-2, with his 24th knockout, and with 23 KOs. Davis, a 29-year-old from Britain, fell to 13-2.
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis, Super welterweight
Round 1: Bohachuk connects early with his jab. Davis responds with body shows. The jab is serving Bohachuk well, but Davis connects with a hard right and showing impressive power. Davis 10, Bohachuk 9.
Round 2: Both fighters throwing flurries of punches and looking speedy. Davis showing precision, too. Bohachuk answer with uppercuts. Bohachuk lands a short left hook that drops Davis! He’s is back on his feet and survives the round. Bohachuk 19, Davis 18.
Round 3: Bohachuk oozing confidence as he stalks Davis, who now stands his ground. Bohachuk catches Davis with a hard right and appears to be in command. Davis appears to be hanging on before he lands a left uppercut to the delight of the crowd. Bohachuk 29, Davis 27.
Round 4: Davis lands a hard overhand right! He’s not done yet. An entertaining exchange ensues. Blood on top of Bonachuk’s head. It may belong to Davis. Bohachuk moving forward and connects. Bohachuk 39, Davis 36.
Round 5: Davis is game, and Bohachuk is relentless. Now they’re at the center of the ring and Bohachuk’s getting the better of the exchange. Bohachuk 49, Davis 45.
Round 6: No let up here. Both boxers’ trunks smudged with blood. Davis lands a couple of punches even as Bohachuk appears to be in control, with Davis turning into a punching bag. And as the round ends, Davis informs the referee he has had enough. The fight’s over!
Who won first Fury-Usyk fight?
Usyk beat Fury by split decision – 114-113, 113-114, 115-112.
Fury vs. Usyk tickets
Tickets were listed for as low as $13 and as much as $642 Friday on StubHub.
Tyson Fury stats
Fury is 34-1-1 with 24 KOs
Johnny Fisher def. Dave Allen by split decision
The fans responded with boos after Fisher won this 10-round heavyweight brawl by split decision.
Fisher survived a fifth-round knockdown and countless haymakers from Allen, who entertained the crowd with his power.
But the judges scored it 95-94, 93-96, 95-94 in favor of Fisher, the 25-year-old Brit who improved to 13-0.
Allen, a 32-year-old Brit, fell to 23-7-3.
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, heavyweight
Round 1: Fisher wasting no time unleashing an assortment of punches. Allen fights back with a jab. Fisher smothering Allen, who’s jab won’t be nearly enough to survive this bout. Fisher scores with his own jab while working the body and head. Fisher 10, Allen 9.
Round 2: Allen snaps back Fisher’s head with a jab. A moral victory. Fisher responds by pummeling Allen’s body and regains control. Fisher punishing Allen with his right hand. Fisher 20, Allen 18.
Round 3: Fisher’s firing quick punches with force. Allen trying to get tangled with Fisher, who maintains an effective distance. Allen throws some forceful shots and the boxers are tangled up again. Fisher doing his best to maintain some space, which is where he’s at his best. Fisher 30, Allen 27.
Round 4: As many shots as Allen as absorbed, he doesn’t appear to have suffered much damage. But he’s landed about one-fifth of his punches on Fisher, who’s firing away with his jab. Fisher 40, Allen 36.
Round 5: Allen connects with a hard right, and down goes Fisher! He gets up. Still 1:45 left in the round and Fisher looks to be in serious trouble. Fisher, nose bleeding, barely holding on. Allen unloading. Now both fighters exchanging heavy blows and looking exhausted. Fisher 48, Allen 46.
Round 6: Both fighters look exhausted, but still managing to unload powerful shots. Both absorbing heavy punches, including big rights from Allen. Fisher 57, Allen 56.
Round 7: Allen opens with head-snapping shots. Fisher bleeding from the bridge of his nose again. Allen unloading overhand rights and vicious uppercuts. But Fisher, rather than crumpling, fires back. Stout. Fisher 66, Allen 66.
Round 8: Allen opens with a punishing right hand, and the brawl resumes. He looks like the more dangerous fighter, but Fisher swinging with force too. Allen 76, Fisher 75.
Round 9: When Allen loads up, Fisher turns away. That’s how painful those punches must be. Allen all but tosses Fisher to the ground. So part wrestling match, but mostly brawl. Fisher unsteady again as Allen lands big shots. Allen 86, Fisher 84.
Round 10: Allen smothers Fisher in a corner. Working hard to secure the victory and lands a hard right as he finishes strong. Allen 96, Fisher 93.
Lee McGregor def. Isaac Lowe by unanimous decision
The action in this fight sizzled from start to finish, but the most remarkable thing involved unscheduled breaks in the fight.
Lowe lost his mouthguard no less than half a dozen times. That’s right. A half a dozen times. During the 10-round super featherweight fight. He was penalized two points.
But Lowe’s far bigger problem was his opponent, McGregor, who scored repeatedly with counterpunches, including several punishing uppercuts.
The judges scored it 96-92, 97-91 and 97-91 in favor of McGregor, the 27-year-old from Scotland who improved to 15-1-1 and won the vacant WBC International Featherweight title.
Lowe, the 30-year-old from Britain, fell to 25-3-3.
Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor, featherweight
Round 1: Lowe attacks the body, and McGregor counters with head shots. Both strike hard. Fierce action underway, and it includes a powerful right hand from McGregor. McGregor 10, Lowe 9.
Round 2: Lowe out strong. But now they’re both standing toe-to-toe and exchanging shots. McGregor lands the best one – an overhand right. McGregor 20, Lowe 18.
Round 3: Lowe out sharp again. He’s moving forward, even after he gets tagged in the face. Now McGregor asserts himself with body shots. But Lowe responds with precision. McGregor 29, Lowe 28.
Round 4: Lowe lands early, and back comes McGregor with body and head shots. But Lowe lands more punches. Well, momentarily anyway. McGregor 38, Lowe 38.
Round 5: Lowe strikes with the jab, but no real heat behind it. McGregor warned by the ref after Lowe suffers a cut over his left eye following a headbutt. McGregor does more damage with his fists. McGregor 48, Lowe 47.
Round 6: Fight’s getting messy, and McGregor looks happy it is, mainly because of the inside fighting. He’s unleashing uppercuts. Now blood is flowing from above both of Lowe’s eyes. McGregor smelling blood and keeps unleashing punches. McGregor 58, Edwards 56.
Round 7: Lowe working hard, but McGregor showing more power. Both of their mouthpieces sail out simultaneously and the two start exchanging words. Lowe chases after McGregor and, for his effort, lands several shots. But McGregor finishes off the round with a couple of uppercuts. McGregor 68, Lowe 65.
Round 8: Lowe shows aggression again. He scores and suffers the consequences while absorbing shots from McGregor, too. Kudos to Lowe’s cutman. Somehow they’ve got the cuts from around both of his eyes stopped. McGregor can’t be stopped either. McGregor 78, Lowe 74.
Round 9: Lowe empties the tank with body and head shots, and McGregor hangs on to Lowe’s body. He’s firing back, with but less authority than previous rounds. Lowe’s mouthpiece falls out yet again – five times? – and the referee appears to deduct a point. It’s deserved. Now Lowe’s mouthpiece comes out again! McGregor 87, Lowe 83.
Round 10: Lowe looking for the KO he needs. McGregor’s mouthpiece comes out AGAIN! The referee deducts another point. Lowe wrestles McGregor to the canvas. Total frustration. Now they’re standing at the center of the ring. McGregor’s mouthpiece came out again. This time he appears to spit it out. The cuts from Lowe’s eyes streaming again. McGregor 96, Lowe 92.
Peter McGrail def. Rhys Edwards by unanimous decision
Edwards was a late replacement but looked well prepared for what turned out to be an action-packed fight. But it was McGrail who prevailed in the 10-round super featherweight bout.
The two Brits staged an entertaining slugfest that featured back-and-forth bursts – and blood. McGrail suffered a cut over his right eye in the third round as the result of an accidental headbutt.
The judges scored it 96-95, 96-94 and 96-94 for McGrail, 28, who improved to 11-1. Edwards, 24, suffered his first loss as his record fell to 16-1.
Peter McGrail vs. Rhys Edwards, super featherweight
Round 1: Edwards, a late replacement, is resplendent in shiny green shorts. McGrail not distracted by the eye-catching attire. Comes out strong with quick punches. McGrail finishes the round strong. McGrail 10, Edwards 9.
Round 2: McGrail stalking and absorbs some punches as a result. McGrail undeterred. Edwards unintimated. McGrail 19, Edwards 19.
Round 3: Edwards emerges as the aggressor, but McGrail fires back. A rhythm ensures. Edwards attacks, McGrail counters. Plenty of action. McGrail suffers a cut over his right eye from an inadvertent headbutt. The boxers are briefly separated before the slugfest resumes. Edwards 29, McGrail 28.
Round 4: Edwards connecting with his jab. But McGrail moving forward behind the left. More action in four rounds than we saw in the opening two fights. Blood flowing from above Edwards’ right eye and Edwards launches an attack. Edwards 39, McGrail 37.
Round 5: McGrail’s left eye noticeably swollen. It figures to become a target for Edwards and his right hand. Bursts of action from both boxers. McGrail looks sharp. Edwards 48, McGrail 47.
Round 6: McGrail sharp and active. Eating punches but landing more. Edwards now looking less dazzling than his boxing trunks. Edwards 57, McGrail 57.
Round 7: The pace slows, understandably. But McGrail accelerates and connects with an uppercut. Here they go again. Edwards turns the table with a flurry of shots. Edwards 67, McGrail 66.
Round 8: McGrail out quick, with his feet, and his punches. Showing a little flair, as he delivers a left. Edwards responds and McGrail counters as the cut over McGrail’s right eye opens again, and Edwards snaps back McGrail’s head with a left. Edwards 76, McGrail 76.
Round 9: McGrail landing more punches, but Edwards countering with more force. Edwards finishing the round strong, digging in with a body shot. Edwards 86, McGrail 85.
Round 10: McGrail scoring with the left and in charge early. But once again, Edwards responds. No running here. They’re going to finishing this slugging. Edwards 96, McGrail 94.
Daniel Lapin def. Dylan Colin by unanimous decision
Built like Plastic Man, the 6-foot-6 Lapin capitalized on his height advantage over the 6-1 Colin. Of course, it was more than height in play.
Lapin of Ukraine fired a snapping left that tattooed Colin of France and kept him at bay during the 10-round light heavyweight fight.
The judges scored it 100-90, 99-91 and 99-91 in favor of Lapin, who improved to 11-0 and won the vacant IBF International light heavyweight title. Colin, of France, suffered his first loss and his record dropped to 14-1.
Daniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin, light heavyweight
Round 1: The 6-6 Lapin noticeably taller than the 6-1 Colin. Looks like more than a five-inch difference to me, and Lapin connects with a left early. Colin trying to dart inside and close the gap, but Lapin effectively keeps him at bay with the long left and jab. Lapin 10, Colin 9.
Round 2: Lapin now using his right hand, too. Making Colin pay every time Colin dares to approach. Colin throws a fierce right that comes up well short and therein lies his fundamental problem. Can he close the distance? Colin throws another overhand right that misses and Lapin fires back. Lapin 20, Colin 18.
Round 3: Lapin showing good footwork, which is making him even tougher for Colin to reach. Lapin showing a lack of aggression. To this point, he simply hasn’t needed it. But he fires a snapping left as he maintains control of the fight. Lapin 30, Colin 27.
Round 4: Has Lapin lost weight between rounds? Man, this dude is skinny. But there’s pop in those punches. Colin charges in but can’t connect before he wisely backpedals. Colin finally connects at short range, but Lapin quickly regains control behind his stinging left. Lapin 40, Colin 36.
Round 5: I’d be remiss not to mention Lapin’s cornrows. His hairstylist deserves a nod. Colin’s sporting a buzzcut and showing more aggression. Colin clearly knows he’s going to have to close the gap to reach Lapin, who ends the round by tagging Colin with another left. Lapin 50, Colin 45.
Round 6: Some matador work here from Lapin, who’s sidestepping the bullish Colin. Then Lapin nails him with a left and Colin’s knee appears to hit the canvas. But the referee does not rule it a knockdown. Colin landing more punches, but Lapin still in control. Lapin 60, Colin 54.
Round 7: Lapin has taken no chances and hard to imagine he will now that he’s comfortably ahead on the scorecards. Lapin just capitalizing on his height advantage with a steady diet of jabs and, when Colin darts in, lefts. Lapin 70, Colin 63.
Round 8: Lapin showboats for a moment and attacks. The controlled fight now features some slugging. Lapin pops Colin with a right hook when Colin attempts to close the gap. Colin doing his best to charge in closer to Lapin, who fights off his opponent with that left. Lapin 80, Colin 72.
Round 9: To his credit, Colin still trying to charge forward. To his dismay, it’s not paying off. Lapin content to let Colin be the aggressor and land the left as he backpedals. Lapin 90, Colin 81.
Round 10: Lapin’s corner instructs him to take no chances. Colin, of course, has received no such orders and gamely stalks the impossibly tall Ukrainian. Lapin 100, Colin 90.
Andrii Novytskyi def. Edgar Ramirez by unanimous decision
It was a fit Novytskyi versus a flabby Ramirez, and the 10-round heavyweight fight ended with an lopsided outcome on the judge’s scorecards.
Novytskyi, who improved to 14-0, defended his WBC International heavyweight title by landing a succession of jabs and staying on the move. Ramirez showed aggression in the later rounds, but it was not nearly enough to sway the judges.
They scored it 100-90, 100-90 and 98-92 in favor of Novytskyi, the 6-6 Ukrainian. Ramirez of Mexico fell to 10-2-1.
Underway: Andrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez, heavyweight
Round 8: Novytskyi looks increasingly lackluster, even as he lands a right. Ramirez throwing and landing with far more force. Novytskyi 77, Ramirez 75.
Round 9: Novytskyi throwing with both hands, but not snap in those punches. Ramirez looks low on gas after some impressive late rounds. It’s more stick-and-move from Novytskyi, who’s the more active fighter. Novytskyi 87, Ramirez 84.
Round 10: Novytskyi out with more energy that we’ve seen. Active hands foiling Ramirez. Big swing and a miss by Ramirez with a left hook. Throws an overhand right that misses and eats a left. What Novytskyi lacks in power, he’s making up for with activity and accuracy. Novytskyi 97, Ramirez 93.
When is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk?
Fury vs. Usyk 2 is Saturday, Dec. 21.
What time is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk?
The main card starts at noon ET. Fury and Usyk are expected to fight at about 6 p.m. ET.
Where is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk?
The Fury vs. Usyk rematch will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How to watch Fury vs. Usyk?
DAZN will broadcast the Fury-Usyk fight. Pay-per-view fee is $39.99.
Fury vs. Usyk card
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, heavyweight. For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO titles
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis, light middleweight
Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean, heavyweight
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen, heavyweight
Peter McGrail vs. Rhys Edwards, super featherweight
Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor, featherweight
Daniel Lapin vs. Dylan Colin, light-heavyweight
Andrii Novytskyi vs. Edgar Ramirez; heavyweight
Round 1: Ramirez looks noticeably flabby compared to the fit Novytski. Will it make a difference? Novytski active early, firing the jab. Ramirez throws and overhand right that misses, but he’s in the fight. Novytskyi 10, Ramirez 9.
Round 2: Novytskyi connects with an uppercut and follows up with a jab and a right. Ramirez eats the punches as if there part of the buffet and looks sluggish. Ramirez charges forward but has yet to connect with any authority. Novtskyi 20, Ramirez 18.
Round 3: Ramirez the aggressor and finally connects with a right. But Novytskyi generally in control behind his jab, which has set up his other punches, and nice footwork. Ramirez shows more energy and lands a few notable punches. Novytskyi 30, Ramirez 27.
Round 4: Ramirez shows a burst of speed and power, but he’s struggling to maintain momentum. Novytskyi looks in control, but he’s still backpedaling as Ramirez maintains the role of aggressor. Who won the round? A coin-toss moment. Novytskyi 40, Ramirez 36.
Round 5: Novytskyi comes out with the same safe, methodical and, so far, effective approach. Ramirez throwing punches but nothing notable lands. Novytskyi looks increasingly cautious, with Ramirez showing more aggression. Novytskyi 49, Ramirez 46.
Round 6: Novytskyi still looking content throwing an effective jab that lacks force. No real power at all, although he’s agility has kept him in control and quickness. Ramirez lands rights to the body and head but his overall accuracy is lacking. Novytskyi 59, Ramirez 55.
Round 7: Novytskyi unleashes a early flurry that lands. Ramirez responds with a right to the head and goes on the attack. He lands a left jab and follows with a body shot. Novytskyi 68, Ramirez 65.
Mohammed Alakel def. Joshua Ocampo by unanimous decision
Ocampo entered the right wearing a T-shirt with lettering across the front that read, “Never Give Up.’’ But not might be time to reconsider.
Ocampo, the 31-year-old Colombian, lost for the 32nd time in 33 fights. His opponent, Saudi Arabia’s Alakel, looked surprisingly polished in his second pro fight, a six-round lightweight bout.
The lanky Alakel (2-0) dominated Ocampo (8-34-5) with a variety of punches with noticeable snap and speed.
All three judges scored the fight 60-53 in Alakel’s favor.