Tyson Fury has expressed his disappointment and frustration over his split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk, hinting that the judges may have been influenced by sympathy for Usyk’s war-torn country. Usyk, the undefeated Ukrainian fighter, became the first undisputed world champion of the century after a closely contested fight against Fury in Saudi Arabia.
Fury, visibly disappointed, suggested that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine may have swayed the judges, implying that he won the majority of the rounds. “I believe I won that fight. He won a few rounds, but I won the majority of them,” Fury stated in the ring after the fight. “We both put on a good fight. His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”
Usyk, donning his national colors, dedicated his historic win to the people of Ukraine, who have been affected by the Russian invasion. He had temporarily returned to Ukraine to fight for his country before resuming his boxing career.
The closely contested fight saw both fighters give their all, but the judges’ verdict ultimately favored Usyk. Fury’s comments have sparked debate, with some agreeing that he may have been unfairly treated, while others believe the judges’ decision was fair.