Fury maintains his position, vehemently denying defeat: “Usyk didn’t get the better of me; I was consistently outclassing him throughout the match

**Fury Contests Loss to Usyk, Claims Dominance Throughout Bout**

Tyson Fury remains defiant in his stance against Oleksandr Usyk’s victory, asserting that he believes he did enough to win the fight. Despite losing the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship in a split decision, Fury maintains his position amidst widespread consensus in the boxing community that Usyk triumphed unanimously.

Statistics from Jabbr, an AI live-stats company, illustrate Usyk’s advantage in landing more punches, including high-impact blows, compared to Fury. CompuBox data further emphasizes Usyk’s dominance, with him landing 170 punches compared to Fury’s 157, a figure surpassing what Otto Wallin managed against Fury.

In his post-fight analysis, Fury admitted to being surprised by Usyk’s skill but insisted that he largely controlled the fight, except for moments like the ninth round where Usyk nearly secured a knockout before a controversial intervention by the referee. Fury’s self-assuredness extends to his belief that he outboxed Usyk for most rounds, despite the latter’s effective strategy and calculated punches.

Reflecting on his performance, Fury expressed a mix of frustration and disbelief, stating, “I thought I boxed the head right off him for most of the rounds.” He criticized his own complacency during the fight, suggesting that he underestimated Usyk’s ability, leading to the ninth-round setback.

In a fiery response immediately after the bout, Fury challenged the decision, attributing Usyk’s victory to political sentiments surrounding Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. Despite Fury’s claims and insistence on a rematch in October due to a contractual clause, Usyk’s camp has refuted allegations of a broken jaw on Fury’s part.

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However, reports following the fight indicate concerns about Fury’s mental state, with incidents of public intoxication and visible distress raising worries among fans and observers. The aftermath has sparked debates over Fury’s ability to come to terms with the defeat and his readiness for a potential rematch against Usyk.

As Fury navigates through the aftermath of this contentious loss, the boxing world awaits further developments and potential announcements regarding his future in the ring.

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This article was originally published on Boxing News.

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