May 19th 2024
By Adejide
USYK DEFEATS FURY TO BECOME UNDISPUTED HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION
The most awaited bout came with intriguing moments and drama last night as Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become the boxing undisputed heavyweight champion in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury began very well and was entertaining the fans with his tricks until Usyk became unstoppable in the 9th round, reigning multiple punches on defenseless Fury.
The former champion could have kissed the canvass but was saved by the ring and fans were surprised to see him compete till the end. Usyk eventually handed Fury his first loss for the first time in his professional career.
The referees scored 115-112, 114-113 to Usyk and 114-113 to Fury in a split decision. Fury promised to be back stronger in October for a rematch to change the narrative.
After the epic fight, Usyk goes home with WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF belts.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk show respect to each other after the fight
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BRIGHTON ENDS DE ZERBI SPELL AT THE END OF THE SEASON
Roberto Se zerbi to part ways with Brighton at the end of the season
Brighton and head coach, Roberto De Zerbi will part ways after the last premier league match today.
The former Shakhtar Donetsk coach joined the team two years ago on a four years deal but has to move on with two years left in his contract on a mutual consent.
Brighton finished sixth in the premier league last season with excellent results and scintillating style which birth them European football for the first time in the history of the club.
Unfortunately, the team cannot finish higher than 10th position in an injury plagued season.
One of the candidates to replace the Italian is Kieran McKenna who just qualified Ipswich Town to the premier league.
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SWIATEK SWERVE OFF SABALENKA TO WIN ITALIAN OPEN
Iga Swiatek won 2024 Italian open final
The world number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final of Italian open on Saturday.
Earlier this month, Swiatek won three set against the world number two in Madrid open final.
Swiatek was sensational throughout the night making just eight errors in the match.
After the match, Sabalenca congratulated her fierce rival and hopes to come back stronger next year.
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INVINCIBLE LEVERKUSEN MAKES UNBEATEN BUNDESLIGA RECORD
Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate a goal against Augsburg in their Bundesliga final match on Saturday
Bayer Leverkusen has made an unbeaten record for the first time in Bundesliga history.
The Xabi Alonso side had already became the league champion with few matches left but remained on course to create record.
The team is now unbeaten this season after 51 games in all competition with Europa League final and German Cup final to play.
Victor Boniface put the league winners in the lead after 12 minutes against Augsburg before Robert Andrich finished from close range. It was too little too late for Augsburg to come back as Mert Kömür put one back.
If they could avoid defeat in the upcoming finals, it will be 53 games unbeaten all season.
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WALKER OR ØDEGAARD TO LIFT THE PREMIER LEAGUE ULTIMATE PRIZE
This will be the 10th time the English Premier League Title will be decided on the final day.
Manchester City hope to make history by winning the title for the fourth consecutive time in a roll. Meanwhile, Arsenal who is behind City by two points expect to be champions for the first time since 2024.
The Gunners look forward to a win against Everton and hope West Ham United do them a favour by stopping Manchester City on the final day. So, it is still uncertain who will win as football fans expect to experience anxious moments as premier league closes today.
The Pep Guardiola side have a lot to celebrate with Foden been awarded premier league player of the season and Erling Halaand undoubtedly the golden boot winner for his second season in the league.
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