Tyson Fury claims he was "robbed" after Oleksandr Usyk defeat


Tyson Fury claims he was robbed after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
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After his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Tyson Fury expressed his frustration, claiming he was "robbed" following a unanimous decision victory for Usyk.

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Fury left perplexed by the result

The judges scored the contest 116-112 in favor of Usyk, leaving Fury baffled by the outcome. Despite storming out of the ring without addressing the crowd initially, Fury later vented backstage.

Fury's backstage reaction

Speaking to former trainer Ben Davison, Fury insisted he thought he had won by at least three rounds. The Gypsy King was visibly disappointed, feeling the decision did not reflect the fight's actual outcome.

Controversy surrounds the fight

The controversial element continued as Daniel Dubois confronted Usyk after the bout, prompting criticism from Carl Frampton for being disrespectful. Promoter Frank Warren expressed disbelief at the judges' scoring, calling it "impossible."


Tyson Fury claims he was robbed after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
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AI judge adds to the drama

An AI judge was introduced for the fight, scoring the contest 118-112 in Usyk's favor. Despite not influencing the official decision, Fury dismissed the technology, emphasizing the need for human judgment over computers.

Following the match, Fury found solace in his wife Paris, whom he claimed he had not seen for three months leading up to the fight.




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