CNN —Once the immediate shock and joy at becoming the undisputed heavyweight world champion had subsided, Oleksandr Usyk’s thoughts turned to his late father who passed away in 2012.
As the Ukrainian recalled the last time he dreamt about his father in the press conference after defeating Tyson Fury, his words faltered and he grew tearful.
Usyk, 37, became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era after defeating Fury in a split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
He is the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago, the Briton winning all three belts available at that time.
Fury echoed his opponent saying in his press conference that he didn’t want to think about another fight just yet.
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