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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 full results and highlights: Usyk puts Fury behind him for good, defends heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk is still the king of the heavyweight division. The future Hall of Famer closed the book on his rivalry with Tyson Fury in brilliant fashion on Saturday, once again coming on strong in the middle and late rounds to claim a unanimous decision over Fury and defend his WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles in a back-and-forth bout at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
All three ringside judges scored the bout 116-112 for Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs), who also won a closely contested split decision over Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) in May to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing's four-belt era.
Usyk, 37, now seals the rivalry at 2-0 and likely puts Fury, 36, behind him for good.
Afterward, Usyk's post-fight interview was interrupted by IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, who called for a chance to rematch Usyk after he defends his belt against Joseph Parker on Feb. 22. Usyk accepted Dubois' callout, having already defeated Dubois via ninth-round knockout in August 2023.
A disappointed Fury departed the ring without speaking, however Queensberry Promotions' Frank Warren expressed frustration with the decision and said he believed Fury should've won.
In the night's co-featured bout, 19-year-old Moses Itauma made a thunderous statement as the potential future of boxing's heavyweight division, knocking out Demsey McKean in less than two minutes.
Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) celebrates his 20th birthday on Dec. 28 and remains on track to potentially break Mike Tyson's record as boxing's youngest heavyweight champion ever, though he'd have to do so in 2025.
McKean (22-2, 14 KOs) has now lost two fights in a row after starting his pro career a perfect 22-0.
Relive all the action with full Usyk vs. Fury 2 results, highlights and Uncrowned's full card live blog below.
Main Card
WBA, WBC, WBO Heavyweight titles: Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112) | Fury criticizes result, believes he easily won
Heavyweight: Moses Itauma def. Demsey McKean via TKO at 1:57 of Round 1 | Watch KO
Super welterweight: Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis via TKO (corner stoppage) at 3:00 of Round 6 | Watch highlights
Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher def. Dave Allen via split decision (95-94, 96-93, 94-95)
Featherweight: Lee McGregor def. Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision (96-92, 97-91, 97-91)
Super featherweight: Peter McGrail def. Rhys Edwards via unanimous decision (96-95, 96-94, 96-94)
Light heavyweight: Daniel Lapin def. Dylan Colin via unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 99-91)
Heavyweight: Andrii Novytskyi def. Edgar Ramirez via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
Super featherweight: Mohammaed Alakel def. Joshua Ocampo via unanimous decision (60-53, 60-53, 60-53)
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How the top promoters scored Usyk vs Fury 2 from ringside:
Eddie Hearn: 114-114
Oscar De La Hoya: 116-112 Fury
Bob Arum: 116-112 Fury
Frank Warren: 116-113/116-112 Fury
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Fury slams AI judging in post-fight conference
Tyson Fury on the AI judge scoring his fight with Oleksandr Usyk 118-112 for Usyk: "Absolutely sh*t. F*ck all the computers, keep the humans going. More jobs for humans, less jobs for computers. And fk electric cars too while we're at it."
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Tyson Fury post-fight press conference: "I thought I won both fights"
"I thought I won that fight again, I thought I won both fights. But then again I've gone home with two losses on my record now. There's not much I can do about it, I can just fight my heart out and do the best I can. I'll always believe until the day I die, I won that fight."
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Hearn had Usyk vs. Fury 2 a draw
Eddie Hearn has revealed to Boxing King Media that he scored Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 a draw.
"The only thing I will say is three judges scored it the same and I like it when that happens."
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 official scorecards
🥊 USYK VS FURY 2 - THE OFFICIAL SCORECARDS pic.twitter.com/Y8QmVZujqV
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) December 21, 2024
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Fury believes he beat Usyk by at least 3 rounds!
‼️ TYSON FURY "I THOUGHT I WON BY AT LEAST 3 ROUNDS"pic.twitter.com/1qpHbJlu4m
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) December 21, 2024
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‼️ The AI judge had Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury 118-112, according to the DAZN broadcast.
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) December 21, 2024
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Frank Warren unhappy with scorecards
Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren has said in his post-fight interview that he was unhappy with the judge's scorecards. Warren believed that Fury should've been declared the winner against Usyk tonight.
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Dubois INTERRUPTS Usyk's post-fight interview, demands rematch
"I want my revenge, Usyk!" 😧@DynamiteDubois crashes Oleksandr Usyk's celebration speech!#Usyk2Fury | BUY NOW on TNT Sports Box Office ▶️ https://t.co/FXWiFF98Ej pic.twitter.com/VgjzvMr3t5
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) December 21, 2024
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Success runs in the Usyk bloodline 👏 #UsykFury2 pic.twitter.com/QKMCYe2jxL
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 21, 2024
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Oleksandr Usyk post-fight interview
'I win, it's good. I'm [a] boxer, not one of the judges. I win, thank you God!'
'Today for me is very happy day because my two sons [won] a judo competition today.'
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Usyk BEATS Fury by UD
Oleksandr Usyk retains his unified heavyweight titles with a competitive unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112) win over Tyson Fury in Riyadh.
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Anthony Joshua final scorecard
Anthon Joshua has it 115-114 Oleksandr Usyk.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 12
Both men know they desperately need the 12th round. Fury has nothing left in the tank, but he keeps trying. Usyk might've let this round slip away, Fury has been more active. A strong left hand landed for him at the halfway point. Usyk landed more in the final 40 seconds as Fury started to tire.
10-9 Fury, 114-114.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 11
Usyk is controlling the 11th. Fury now looks very tired, Usyk still has energy, bouncing on his feet and pushing Fury back. Left hand from Usyk ROCKS Fury, and again with the left hand. Best round of the fight so far for Usyk. Usyk needs the final round on my card to win, Fury can still get a draw if he takes the 12th.
10-9 Usyk, 105-104 Usyk.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 10
A pair of right hand for Fury skim Usyk's guard, he's trying to assert his size here and take center ring. Usyk is pushed back, but only for a moment as he immediately turns the tables back on Fury. Hard body shot from Fury, Usyk responds with a left hand moments later.
This is an elite-level fight. Both men are making each other work for all three minutes of every round.
Left hand counter from Usyk as Fury tried to create some distance with a right hand.
Good finish to the 10th from Usyk, very close round. Fury started the round better, but Usyk finished stronger.
10-9 Fury, 95-95.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 9
Fury connects a right hand on Usyk 30 seconds into the ninth. The Brit unloads a combination, all of it didn't land clean, but it's better from him. Usyk lands a jab, it is responded to by Fury's right hand.
Usyk gets up close and starts working on Fury. Fury is forced to back up onto the ropes for the first time in the contest.
Good start to the round for Fury but Usyk had a strong final minute. Tight round.
10-9 Fury, 86-85 Usyk.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 8
Fury's activity has slowed down considerably in the past few rounds. He tries to lodge a combination together in the last 40 seconds, but Usyk counters with three punches switching between head and body.
Another round for Usyk, Fury needs a second wind now.
10-9 Usyk, 77-75 Usyk
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Anthony Joshua scorecard
Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua had Usyk-Fury 57-57 level after six rounds, according to DAZN.
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USYK LANDS A BOMB#UsykFury2 pic.twitter.com/Jn4amkGduM
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) December 21, 2024
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 7
Good pressure from Usyk in the first half of the seventh. He's moving his feet and upper body, constantly keeping Fury thinking. He fires to the body. Fury has barely thrown in this round.
Strong hand from Usyk connects in the seventh. Another grazing left hand from Usyk lands just as the bell rings.
Back to back rounds for Usyk, is Fury starting to tire?
10-9 Usyk, 67-66 Usyk.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 6
Usyk misses with a left hand as Fury starts to bounce around on his feet.
Accurate right hand from Fury connects. Usyk is struggling to find the target.
Combination from Usyk lands, his best work in a little while. Fury attempts to respond, but Usyk slips under it.
Big left hand from Usyk, Fury was HURT there. Two more punches from Usyk, he's starting to come into it.
10-9 Usyk, 57-57.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 5
Left uppercut from Fury breaks through the Ukrainian's guard.
Right hand from Fury, only half lands. But it's been a good response from him after two on the spin for Usyk.
Body shot from Fury connects, 1-2 he goes. Usyk is forced to move away, as he catches a body shot.
Good round for Fury. It's nip and tuck in Riyadh, neither man can take control of this one.
10-9 Fury, 48-47 Fury.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 4
Usyk doubles up on the left hand to the body and follows it up with a left hand upstairs. Big moment in the fight for him!
The right hand from Fury moves Usyk back, and then he goes to the body. Great round, both men had their moments.
10-9 Usyk, 38-38.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 3
Left hand to the body from Usyk, Fury fires back with a jab downstairs. Back to the body goes Usyk with a left hand. Good work from him in this round as he's attempting to slow Fury down.
Usyk lost the first two rounds, but he's starting to get into this fight now, increasing the tempo of his work.
10-9 Usyk, 29-28 Fury.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 2
Right hand from Fury at the conclusion of one minute of the second round, it broke through Usyk's guard.
Left hand to the body from Usyk. Jab to the body, Usyk is trying to get Fury to lower his guard so he can fire upstairs.
The jab-jab-right hand combination from Fury connects — that right hand from the Brit was the best punch landed in the fight so far.
10-9 Fury, 20-18 Fury.
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Here we go. Usyk & Fury making the walk.
Come watch it all with the boys! @NewYorkRic @connerburks https://t.co/4STNNvZtGZ— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 21, 2024
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 - Round 1
Usyk and Fury race to the center of the ring, neither man wants to give up their position.
Usyk with his in-and-out movement, Fury pawing out the lead hand.
The big reveal in the opening stages of this fight is the aggressive manner of Fury, he is not letting Usyk control the action.
A southpaw jab connected for Usyk, but it was quickly met by a right hand counter from Fury. Backhand to the body from Fury in the closing stages,
10-9 Fury.
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Usyk & Fury in the ring, seconds away from the rematch!
We are just seconds away from the first bell for the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch for the unified heavyweight title in Riyadh!
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Oleksandr Usyk ring walking!
Time for the Champion to walk! #UsykFury2 is NEXT 🔥 #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/n6cCDRAAtA
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 21, 2024
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Video: Tyson Fury's ring walk
Wouldn't be Christmas without a bit of Mariah, tbf 🎶
Here comes Tyson Fury! @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/MqSbzFlYYv— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) December 21, 2024
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Fury ring walking now!
Tyson Fury is now making his ring walk for his unified heavyweight title bout against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh!
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Fury is ready!
Tyson Fury is WAR READY!! ⚔️#Usyk2Fury | #RiyadhSeason
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We are moments away from the ring walks!
Sweet Caroline is now playing in Riyadh. That means that we are just minutes away from the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 main event ring walks.
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Usyk vs. Fury 2 Uncrowned's Preview
The first fight between Fury and Usyk was a contender for Fight of the Year.
Usyk, 37, had a better start, but Fury, 36, took over in the middle rounds and began to build momentum.
Usyk knew he had to do something to turn the tide, and he did just that in the ninth round — battering Fury into a standing count, with the referee determining that the ropes held Fury up after the Ukrainian launched a sustained attack on the Brit. Usyk then finished the contest strong by sweeping the championship rounds to win the fight.
In both Usyk's Anthony Joshua rematch and the Fury fight, the contest was level through eight to nine rounds, but Usyk's superior engine and stronger finish got his hand raised at the end of the 12 rounds.
Fury has historically improved in rematches. After a competitive first encounter with Chisora, Fury dominated him in the second and third fights. He also put an absolute beating on Deontay Wilder in their rematch after the first bout was ruled a split draw.
Because Fury was forced to postpone his original February date with Usyk to May due to a cut, he claims to have had limited sparring for their first bout, so a more polished performance could be expected on Saturday night. Fury, however, is more battle-worn than Usyk. The Brit has been knocked down on seven occasions in addition to the standing count he was given in his first match with Usyk. Usyk isn't a proven power puncher, especially not at heavyweight, so Fury's deteriorating chin could be a worrying sign.
Fury has historically expressed a huge amount of confidence in the build-up to all his fights. He seemed to genuinely believe that he couldn't be beaten. Now that he has lost for the first time, could that self-belief be affected? Fury's assertiveness in chaotic buildups and the actual contests themselves has always worked to his advantage, but the lead-up to Usyk-Fury 2 has been much more relaxed, and one wonders if that same tone will translate to the ring. Has Usyk tamed the bully?
Final pick: I expect Usyk's familiarity with Fury, alongside the reality of Fury being further away from his prime, to result in a more convincing win for Usyk. Usyk wins by unanimous decision.
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Main Event Time: Usyk vs. Fury 2
The blockbuster heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBA, WBC and WBO titles is next!
Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) edged a split decision over Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) in May to become boxing's first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the current four-belt era.
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Itauma vs. McKean - Round 1
Battle of the southpaws, McKean towers over Itauma in height.
Overhand left from Itauma and down goes McKean in the opening round. It was a cuffing shot that landed on the top of the head, those kinds of punches can seriously affect your equilibrium.
McKean gets up, but he's on shaky legs. Ituama is looking for the finish.
Ituam feints down to the body and throws an overhand left flush on McKean's chin and THIS ONE IS OVER! McKean was never getting up from that.
Highlight-reel KO from the 19-year-old prospect. Special talent!
Maybe he can break Mike Tyson's record of being the youngest-ever heavyweight champion?
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Co-Feature: Itauma vs. McKean
Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) steps up to face Australian southpaw Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).
The fight is scheduled for ten rounds and will have the WBA international and WBO intercontinental titles on the line.
19-year-old Itauma is the WBO's No. 5 ranked contender in the world.
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Coin flip on fight day decided third Usyk vs. Fury 2 judge!
Puerto Rico's Gerardo Martinez, Chicago's Patrick Morley and Miami's Fernando Barbosa were originally selected as the panel to score Usyk vs. Fury 2, but Barbosa reportedly fell ill on fight week and could not make the journey to Riyadh.
Due to Barbosa's withdrawal, Panama’s Ignacio Robles and New Jersey’s Steve Weisfeld were flown in as potential replacements. And a coin flip early Saturday afternoon in Riyadh decided that Robles would be the third judge for Usyk-Fury tonight.
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Davis will not come out for round 7!
Ishmael Davis' corner has pulled him out after a dominant final minute in the sixth for Serhii Bohachuk.
Bohachuk wins the WBC super welterweight title final eliminator by a sixth-round TKO.
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Bohachuk vs. Davis - Round 6
A right hand from Bohachuk lands with one minute to go in the sixth, left hook follows. Davis was hurt there. Another 1-2 from Bohachuk, accurate punching from the Ukranian. A right uppercut from Bohachuk this time, Davis taking a lot of punishment now,.
10-9 Bohachuk, 58-55 Bohachuk.
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Bohachuk vs. Davis - Round 4
A hard right hand for Davis lands on Bohachuk, reminding the Ukrainian that he's still in this fight to win it.
Bohachuk is looking for the left hand at range, he sees that Davis' right hand sometimes falls low, and it is the perfect punch to do damage to the Brit.
Better round for Ishamel Davis. He knows he can hurt Bohachuk, and he might need the knockout because I'm not sure he can do 12 rounds of this.
10-9 Davis, 38-37 Bohachuk.
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Bohachuk vs. Davis - Round 3
Davis is still choosing to counter Bohachuk on the inside, a dangerous strategy against a puncher like Bohachuk.
Strong left hand lands for Bohachuk, similar to the one that put Davis down in the second. Davis responds with a pair of uppercuts, but Bohachuk connects again with the left hook as the bell rings to signal the end of Round 3.
10-9 Bohachuk, 29-27 Bohachuk.
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Bohachuk vs. Davis - Round 2
Sharp work from Ishmael Davis from the southpaw stance. Davis is catching punches and countering with short right hooks and left hands on the inside.
BIG left hook from Bohachuk and DOWN GOES DAVIS! Big breakthrough for the Ukrainian just when Davis looked like he was settling into the contest.
Bohachuk shows why he has 23 KOs from 24 wins.
10-8 Bohachuk, 19-18 Bohachuk.
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Bohachuk vs. Davis - Round 1
Positive start for Britain's Davis, who hurt Bohachuk with a right hand at the halfway point of the opener.
Davis is switching between stances, giving Bohachuk different looks and trying to confuse.
A couple of solid southpaw left hands to the body from Davis as well.
10-9 Davis.
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Next: Bohachuk vs. Davis
Ukrainian super welterweight Serhii Bohachuk battles another late replacement, Britain's Ishmael Davis.
Bohachuk was scheduled to face Israil Madrimov on the show, but Madrimov withdrew just over a week ago because he is suffering from acute bronchitis.
Davis (13-1, 6 KOs) and Bohachuk (24-2, 23 KOs) both lost majority decisions in their previous outings.
The Brit lost his unbeaten record to Josh Kelly in September on the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois undercard at Wembley Stadium, while Bohachuk dropped Vergil Ortiz twice but narrowly fell short on the scorecards in Las Vegas.
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Fisher beats Allen via SD
Johnny Fisher edges a razor-thin split decision over Dave Allen (95-94, 95-94, 93-96) to retain his unbeaten record in their 10-round heavyweight bout.
Uncrowned had it 96-93 Allen.
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Fisher vs. Allen - Round 9
Allen seems to have the power advantage late. He shook Fisher at the end of the ninth with a left hook, it was a good round for Fisher until then.
Fisher landed a combination early in the round and a couple of right hands to the head and body, but Allen did more damage in the round.
10-9 Allen, 86-84 Allen.
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Fisher vs. Allen - Round 8
Competitive round. Fisher is showing what he's made of in his first proper test as a professional. Allen connected with a right hand early in the eighth, the punch he's had plenty of success with in this fight. Good body work from Fisher, and a right uppercut late in the round.
10-9 Allen, 76-75 Allen.
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Fisher vs. Allen - Round 7
Fisher HURT AGAIN early in the seventh with an overhand right from Dave Allen. Three-punch combination connects for Allen: Right hand, right uppercut, left hook. Another good round for the underdog, Fisher needs something to turn the tide.
10-9 Allen, 66-66.