Unified World Boxing: The Cat Decisions The Gypsy King

Oleksandr Usyk, the technical Ukranian pugilist, also known as the Cat, is the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.

The new four-belt holder got the victory in a split decision verdict in Saudi Arabia, Saturday night.

In a night categorized by boxing officiandos as dramatic, the very crafty Ukranian recorded a 10-point count over his British counterpart,  who began the night on a good note tarted but practically fizzled out as the bouts progressed. He was saved by the bell in the 9th round following a boxing blizzard.

However, the bout ended 115-112 and 114-113 for the Ukrainian, with a third judge scoring it 114-113 to Fury. In a truly dramatic fashion, Fury was cocksure he won the fight while the scorecard was being read.

It was the stone-faced Osyk that broke down in tears when the final outcome was pronounced.

A very grateful 37 year-old Usyk thanked his team and without any hesitation, expressed readiness for a rematch. "Thank you so much to my team. It's a big opportunity for my family, for me, for my country. It's a great time, it's a great day. "I am ready for a rematch."

But Fury, 35, also ready for a rematch after the dent on his 16-year professional career, insisted he should have been declared winner of the contest.

"I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority," a defiant Fury said in the ring. "It was one of the daftest decisions in boxing.

" I'll be back," he vowed.