Usyk vs. Fury: Key Professional Career Stats

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reached the pinnacle of professional boxing via different paths. The Ukrainian first achieved great success in the cruiserweight division before moving up to heavyweight. Fury has spent virtually his entire professional career as a heavyweight, gradually amassing one of the most impressive records of his generation.

Usyk made his professional debut in 2013. Over the course of his career, he has fought 25 times and won all 25 bouts, with 16 ending inside the distance. This means 64% of his professional fights were won by knockout or technical knockout. The Ukrainian remains undefeated as a professional.

Before moving up to heavyweight, Usyk became the undisputed world champion in the cruiserweight division. He subsequently stepped up to the heavier weight class and continued to face the division's top boxers. In 2021, the Ukrainian captured heavyweight championship belts by defeating Anthony Joshua, and later successfully won the rematch.

Fury's statistics tell a different story. The Briton has had significantly more professional fights. Heading into his bout with Usyk, his record stood at 34 wins, one loss, and one draw, with 24 of those victories coming by stoppage. A second encounter with the Ukrainian added another loss to his record.

Before losses appeared on Fury's record, a draw against Deontay Wilder held a special place. Subsequently, the Briton fought the American twice more, winning both bouts by stoppage. The trilogy with Wilder became one of the most notable chapters of his professional career.

Other significant victories for Fury include his 2015 bout against Wladimir Klitschko, after which the Briton claimed the championship titles. He later returned to the top of the heavyweight division and won the WBC belt. His record also includes three fights against Derek Chisora: two ended in stoppage victories for Fury, and one was a win on points.

Their stoppage victory rates also differ. Usyk has 16 wins by knockout or technical knockout out of 25, while Fury has 24 out of 36 wins. In percentage terms, this is approximately 64% for the Ukrainian and about 67% for the Briton. However, a direct comparison of these figures is not always appropriate, as the boxers competed in different weight classes for much of their careers and faced different opponents.

Another important statistic relates to Usyk's championship achievements. He became the undisputed world champion in two weight classes: cruiserweight and heavyweight. In the heavyweight division, this occurred after his victory over Fury in May 2024. The Ukrainian won via split decision, becoming the first fighter in the four-belt era to unify the division's major titles.

In December 2024, Usyk and Fury faced each other for a second time. The Ukrainian won again by decision—this time a unanimous one, with all three scorecards reading 116–112. Following the bout, Fury’s record stood at 34 wins, two losses, and one draw, while Usyk maintained an unblemished record. Thus, the key figures highlight the contrasting career paths of the two boxers: Usyk boasts a perfect professional record and championship titles in two weight classes, whereas Fury has fought more bouts and secured more victories and stoppage wins, yet has suffered defeat twice at the hands of the same opponent—Usyk.