Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have been banned from boxing following their epic rematch.
The Ukrainian emerged victorious by unanimous decision after twelve exciting rounds at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury suspended from boxing
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury produced something special during their epic clash, with each fighter displaying sensational fight IQs.
By tightening his defense from the first clash, 'The Gypsy King' improved by leaps and bounds and showed flashes of his brilliant best.
However, it still wasn't enough to beat the legend before him, with Usyk imposing his ferocious pace en route to another massive win.
While the pair left fans excited to see them back in action, they will need some time to recover, at least for now.
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The WBC requires both boxers to rest for three days before each round fought, meaning they must take a 36-day break.
While neither fighter would have competed within this window anyway, they will likely return home to enjoy Christmas before returning to camp in early 2025.
Oleksandr Usyk next fight: five potential opponents for the world heavyweight champion
After proving his status as the number one heavyweight in the world, Usyk could potentially run off into the sunset with his head held high.
However, if he chooses to continue, there are plenty of warriors who would happily take a shot at his throne.
With that in mind, we took a look at five men the icon could step foot in the ring with next.
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