The new heavyweight boxing champion of the world says he owes his title to Christ.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed four-belt heavyweight champion of the world in the history of boxing. The 37-year-old won by split decision at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, condemning Fury to a first defeat in his 16-year career ahead of a potential rematch later this year.
Usyk, who is Ukrainian, is reported to be an Orthodox Christian, having been converted in hospital when he was a boy.
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