Oleksandr Usyk's emotional tribute to his late father after making boxing history

Oleksandr Usyk became the new heavyweight champion by beating Tyson Fury in a fight in Riyadh. He cried and thanked his father for support. Usyk missed family events while training. Tyson Fury felt he did enough to win but lost by split decision. Usyk, emotional after the fight, remembered his late father who passed away after his Olympic win in 2012. Usyk, aged 37, won against Fury in a close fight. He needed stitches for a cut and was going to the hospital for a jaw scan. Usyk's father passed away before seeing his son's gold medal. Usyk missed important family moments during his training. His promoter believed the referee saved Fury from a knockout in the ninth round. Usyk said he was not bothered by the lack of knockout as they still won. He missed his father's last moments after winning an Olympic gold medal. Usyk wanted to show his father the medal but waited for a special car to arrive. Fury hinted at a surprise for Usyk in the future.