Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk result influenced by Russia-Ukraine war? Rematch in October? Here is truth
Tyson Fury has cited a bizarre reason behind his loss against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. While, it was a split decision that went in favour of Usyk, Fury has alleged that judges favoured the Ukrainian boxer out of sympathy for the war-torn country, as per a Fox News report.
«You know, his country is at war, so people are siding with a country at war. But make no mistake, I won that fight, in my opinion, and I’ll be back. I’ve got a rematch clause,» Fury was quoted as saying by Fox News.
Fury kissed Usyk on the head after the final bell. Fury also said he wants the rematch in October, as per an AP report.
Usyk has become the first boxer in over two decades to hold the title of being the world heavyweight champion after bagging Fury's WBC title. Usyk already had WBA, WBO and IBF belts.
Two judges favored Usyk, 115-112 and 114-113, while the third gave it to Fury, 114-113.
Usyk started quickly, but then had to survive while the confident, charismatic Fury dominated the middle rounds. Usyk surged in the final rounds, just as the Ukrainian Olympic gold medalist has done so many times in his career, taking control with a dominant eighth and nearly stopping Fury in the ninth.
Usyk hurt Fury with a left hand and eventually sent him sprawling into a corner in the final seconds of the round, getting credit for a knockdown right before Fury was saved by the bell. Fury struggled to mount a consistent attack after nearly getting stopped, and the knockdown
