Tyson Fury voiced his displeasure following his defeat in the heavyweight championship rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, suggesting that the judges’ unanimous decision to score the bout 116-112 in Usyk’s favour was akin to a “Christmas gift.”
The rematch, overnight on Saturday, has left Fury with two losses since their initial encounter in May during a four-belt unification fight.
Post-match, Fury, known as the “Gypsy King,” was reflective yet visibly upset about the outcome. “Listen, it is what it is. I’m not going to cry over spilt milk; it’s happened now,” he remarked. Despite his extensive experience in boxing, Fury felt the decision was unfairly in Usyk’s favour, adding, “I feel a little bit hard done by, actually, a lot.”
Tyson Fury said Oleksandr Usyk got a Christmas gift from the judges tonight 😬 pic.twitter.com/N4UMQi0GnO
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 22, 2024He humorously noted the timing of the match around the holiday season, suggesting that the decision was a “little Christmas gift” for Usyk. When pressed about his future in the ring, Fury provided an uncertain response, hinting at the possibility of retirement: “You might do, you might not do. Who knows?”
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, also supported Fury’s sentiment, describing the decision as “nuts” and emphasizing that Fury believed he had won the fight. Warren stated that Fury’s future, whether he chooses to retire or continue fighting, remains undecided. “That’s up to him. I mean, it’s just after a fight. Emotions are running high. We’ll see,” Warren explained.
“Ok. No problem. I win.”
Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury claiming he got a Christmas gift from the judges 😂 pic.twitter.com/2PgQcT0pWW
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 22, 2024Meanwhile, Usyk’s victory enhances his impeccable record to 23-0, with 14 knockouts, further solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats in boxing, which includes being an Olympic gold medalist and an undisputed cruiserweight champion. Usyk acknowledged Fury’s formidable challenge, praising him as a “great fighter” and saying his performance was exceptional.
As both fighters contemplate their next steps, the boxing world eagerly awaits to see if Fury will return for another bout or close the chapter on his illustrious career.
