In a night full of surprises, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk secured another victory over British fighter Tyson Fury by unanimous decision on Saturday, December 21, in Saudi Arabia.
The fight, decided with a score of 116-112, featured fierce competition but ended with a verdict that left the “Gypsy King” visibly upset during the post-fight press conference.
A Second Defeat in the Career of the “Gypsy King”
This loss marks the second professional defeat for Fury, after previously losing to Usyk last May by a split decision. Despite Fury’s strong start and dominance in the early rounds, Usyk managed to take control in the latter half of the fight, convincing the judges of his superiority. However, Fury firmly disagreed with the result.
He stated: “I was very confident that I won this fight. I believed I won both bouts, but the decision didn’t go my way. There’s nothing I can do to change it. I’ll always believe, until the day I die, that I won this contest.”
Criticism of the Judges
In his remarks, Fury did not shy away from criticizing the judges, suggesting they were responsible for his defeat. He quipped: “I felt the Christmas spirit in this fight, and it seems Usyk received a little Christmas gift from the judges.
This is how boxing works: when you don’t go for the knockout, you leave the decision in the hands of the judges, and this is what happens.”
Fury’s Future
Despite the loss, Fury remains a focal point in boxing, with increasing speculation about a potential showdown against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua. A fight of this magnitude could reignite Fury’s career and bring him back to the winning path.
As for Usyk, he solidified his status as an undefeated heavyweight champion, retaining his three major belts and proving himself as an undisputed force in the division.
