Tyson Fury claimed that he was “robbed” after losing a unanimous decision to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight world title rematch.
Having beaten Fury by split decision in May to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, the Ukrainian retained his WBO, WBA and WBC titles on Saturday’s night as all three judges scored the fight 116-112 in his favour.
Fury, who was unbeaten in 35 professional fights before facing Usyk, celebrated as though he had won at the final bell and looked shocked as the scores were read out.
According to Sky Sports’ report, Fury shared his immediate thoughts with some reporters as he made his way back to the dressing room, saying: “Robbed there.
“I swear to God, I thought I won it by at least three rounds. I bossed the fight, on front foot all night.”
Speaking in a press conference less than an hour after the fight, Fury provided more measured comments but still insisted the result had been unfair, using his promoter Frank Warren’s opinion to back up his position.
“Frank had me three or four rounds up, a lot of people had me at least two,” Fury said.
“It is what it is, I am not going to cry over spilt milk, it has happened now.
“I have been in boxing all my life and you can’t change any decision, but I will always feel hard done by. When you don’t get a knockout, you can’t guarantee a win.
“I think I won both fights. There is no doubt in my mind I won this fight. I think Usyk got a Christmas gift but it’s not Oleksandr’s fault.”
Speaking in the ring straight after the fight, Warren added: “How come Tyson only got four rounds in this fight? It’s impossible.
“He’s very disappointed, as I am as well. Everyone along the front of the ring thought it was all the same way.
“It’s nuts. Did you only give him four rounds out of eight? I don’t get it.”
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