OLEKSANDR USYK was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken jaw following his historic victory over Tyson Fury.
The world tuned in to watch the Gypsy King and the Ukrainian fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
And it was Usyk who became the new king of the division thanks to a split decision win.
But his triumph came at a physical cost, as he was unable to attend the post-fight press conference.
Footage previously emerged of him being taken back to the dressing room backstage, before it was announced he had been taken straight to hospital.
And that would be to receive medical attention for what was believed to be a broken jaw.
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