Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo gets WBA Belt as Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to Undisputed heavyweight crown.
The highly awaited world heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took place in Riyadh on Saturday night, and Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was ringside.
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The former Manchester United player looked to be having fun while sitting next to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. He shared several pictures from the event on social media.
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Another video of the 39-year-old showing up at the fight, responding to a question about who would win by saying he was supporting the sport, went viral on social media.
The packed Kingdom Arena witnessed an incredible 12-round fight between Ronaldo and his opponent.
In a split decision, Usyk emerged victorious to become the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in the history of the sport.
Ronaldo gets WBA Belt
The former Real Madrid player was also observed conversing with Neymar of Al-Hilal.
At the fight, Ronaldo was welcomed into the boxing fraternity.
WBA President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza presented Ronaldo with an honorary WBA Belt.
A statement by the WBA said, "Mr. President @gilberticowba gave a mini belt to @cristiano at #RingOfFire."
Ronaldo returns to action on Thursday when his Al-Nassr team hosts Al-Riyadh in their penultimate match of the season.
Even though Ronaldo's squad will undoubtedly place second in the Saudi Pro League regardless of what happens in their remaining two games, the 39-year-old, who leads the league in scoring, will undoubtedly want to wrap up the season well in preparation for Portugal's summertime Euro 2024 campaign.
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