Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after retaining title in gruelling 12-round rematch with Fury
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fought for the second time on Saturday night. Fury was aiming for revenge after losing to Usyk on points in May. But he fell short as Tyson Fury remained adamant that he won his clash against Oleksandr Usyk 'by three rounds' despite suffering a unanimous defeat on Saturday night.
The 36-year-old was later caught backstage by reporters and, when asked for his thoughts on the scorecards, the Gypsy King offered a surprise response. — Sky Sports Boxing December 21, 2024 Later, ESPN reported that Fury also said: 'I thought I won the fight again, I was Larry Holmesed again. I was on the front foot the entire time. When you don't get the knockout this is what can happen.'
Having spent three months away from his wife Paris and their children, Fury had promised to be more aggressive than the first fight and avoid any showboating, and he took the centre of the ring straight away. But Usyk refused to be bullied as he pushed the bigger man back in a cagey opening round. But Usyk is a champion for a reason. The Ukrainian emerged for the sixth with renewed vigour and caught Fury with strong left hands that wobbled the giant.
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