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Oleksandr Usyk vs Mairis Briedis was a cruiserweight boxing match held on January 27, 2018, at the Arena Riga in Latvia. It served as a semifinal bout in the World Boxing Super Series tournament, unifying Usyk's WBO and WBC cruiserweight titles. Usyk won the competitive contest by a narrow majority decision, with judges scoring it 115-113, 115-113, and 114-114. This victory allowed Usyk to advance to the tournament final, ultimately leading to him capturing the undisputed cruiserweight championship.
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What tournament was Usyk vs Briedis part of?
The fight was part of the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament, a bracket-style competition designed to crown an undisputed cruiserweight champion. Usyk's victory over Briedis in the semifinal was one of the most competitive bouts of the entire tournament.
How did Usyk beat Briedis and what was the score?
Usyk won by unanimous decision in a closely contested fight that many observers scored narrowly for either fighter. Briedis's physicality and counterpunching made it one of the most difficult wins of Usyk's run through the tournament.
Where did Usyk vs Briedis take place?
The fight took place in Riga, Latvia, Briedis's home city, giving the Latvian fighter a significant crowd advantage. Despite the hostile environment, Usyk's performance impressed the judges enough to secure the decision.
What did beating Briedis lead to for Oleksandr Usyk?
The victory advanced Usyk to the World Boxing Super Series final, where he defeated Murat Gassiev to unify all four major cruiserweight titles and win the Muhammad Ali Trophy. This achievement made Usyk the first cruiserweight in the four-belt era to hold all four belts simultaneously.
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