Oleksandr Usyk rushed to hospital with suspected broken jaw after Tyson Fury win, carried out of arena

Oleksandr Usyk was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after his historic win over Tyson Fury.

The world tuned in to watch the Gypsy King and Ukrainian fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

And it was Usyk who became the new king of the division courtesy of a split decision victory.

But his triumph came at a cost physically as he was unable to attend his post-fight press conference.

Footage emerged of him being carried back into his changing room backstage before it was then announced that he had been taken straight to hospital.

And that was to receive medical attention for what was believed to be a broken jaw.

The undefeated 37-year-old had managed to confirm afterwards in the ring that he would grant Fury a rematch after the Brit claimed that the war in Ukraine had an impact on the result of their battle in the ring.

Fury said: “I believe I won that fight. He won a few of those rounds but I won the majority.

“What can you do, one of them daft decisions in boxing.

“We’ve all put on a good fight, the best we can do.

“His country is at war so people are siding with a country at war but make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion and I’ll be back. I’ve got a rematch clause.”

Fury added: “I’ve thanked Jesus for all the victories that he has given me, I’ve had a split decision loss to a good little man, and I thank him again.

“In the mighty name of Jesus, we go back home to our families and we run it back in October.

“Good luck to Oleksandr, well done and happy new year.”

His promoter Frank Warren was then asked about the rematch, to which he replied: “That’s what the contract says and that’s what he wants.

“It’s Tyson’s clause so whatever he wants to do it’s up to him. And the clause in the contract says immediate rematch.”

Fury then added: “For sure. We’ll go back, have a little rest up, spend some time with our families and we get it back on in October.

“Like I said, I believe I won the fight but I’m not going to sit here, cry and make excuses. It was a good fight.”

Usyk then confirmed his desire for a rematch, saying: “Yes, of course. I’m ready for the rematch. One more time we’ll do it.”

Fury stunned fans as he walked out to Barry White and Bonnie Tyler for the fight.

He showboated in the very first round while he was on the ropes in the opening stanza against his Ukrainian opponent.

Despite being under some slight pressure from Usyk, Fury showed he still felt very comfortable and, to prove it, he hilariously played up to the crowd.

Fury danced with his arms up on the top rope and then he turned his face away from Usyk and opened his mouth wide while looking out into the audience inside the Kingdom Arena.

Later on, he also did his usual trick of dropping his arms down by his side and behind his back before shimmying his body and he then lifted his arms high in the air mid-way through the fourth round as well as wagging his tongue towards the spectators.

But the crowd was slammed pre-fight as viewers fumed that there was “more atmosphere in Greggs” than in the Kingdom Arena.

Fury, whose nose was busted open, looked to be in control but he was saved by the bell in dramatic fashion against Usyk.

Usyk peppered his opponent with a flurry of massive shots to send his rival stumbling around the ring seemingly totally dazed.

But just as Usyk was tightening the screw and looking to close in on a historic win, the referee pulled the pair apart to controversially give Fury a standing count before the bell helped Fury escape.

But it was Usyk who got his arm raised to become undisputed champ as two judges scored in his favour - 115-113 and 114-113 - with the other giving it to Fury at 114-113.

The stars were out at ringside for the bout - with Cristiano Ronaldo seated alongside Anthony Joshua on the front row.

The 39-year-old Ronaldo stole the show though with his cream Gucci outfit and £1.2m watch after arriving in his a £400k Ferrari.

The blingy Franck Muller watch, which is finished with 424 glistening white diamonds, sparkled on CR7’s wrist as he took in the action. 

Meanwhile, UK fans had three choices on how to watch the drama unfold between Fury and Usyk, who arrived carrying a CUDDLY TOY.

But fans were all switching to Sky Sports’ coverage after realising who was back on their punditry panel.

Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse was hailed as being “absolutely smashing” as she fronted the show in the studio in London.

Meanwhile, Becky Ives stunned on the TNT Sports screens after her late call-up for boxing duty.

Those that purchased the fight on TNT Sports will have quickly noticed that Laura Woods was not on hosting duties as expected.

The fan favourite host dropped out after suffering a freak accident this week.

Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday evening revealing she is unable to attend the clash after a horror injury while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.

She explained that she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.

It was soon announced that Becky would be stepping into the shoes of Woods on fight night.

And she was certainly ready to rumble in a bold green dress in Riyadh as she got to work alongside Carl Frampton, David Haye and Steve Bunce to analyse the action.

David Wilson