Tyson Fury admits showboating cost him Usyk fight

Fury's showboating backfires

Tyson Fury has confessed that his showboating during the Oleksandr Usyk fight ultimately cost him the undisputed title. Despite his dominant performance in rounds four to seven, Fury's antics in the ring allowed Usyk to capitalize and secure the victory.

Accepting responsibility

Fury, who is gearing up for a revenge mission on December 21, took full responsibility for his loss, acknowledging that his playful behavior in the ring backfired. He admitted that he underestimated Usyk and paid the price for not taking the fight seriously enough.

Questioning the judges

Despite the split decision in Usyk's favor, Fury remains adamant that he did enough to win the fight. He raised concerns about the judges' impartiality, citing previous close calls in his career and emphasizing the need to secure a knockout to avoid any controversial decisions in the rematch.