Tyson Fury experienced the first defeat of his professional career on Saturday night when he faced Oleksandr Usyk in their highly anticipated clash to determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Now, insights into his family’s ringside reaction to the pivotal moment that ultimately led to his loss have emerged.

Fury had been holding his own against the Ukrainian superstar throughout the initial eight rounds. However, the dynamics of the fight shifted dramatically during a tumultuous ninth round when Usyk had ‘The Gypsy King’ staggering after delivering a flurry of impactful punches.

Although the fight could have been halted at that juncture, the referee chose to administer a standing count to Fury instead. This decision allowed the British boxer to endure until the end of the round, potentially sparing him from a devastating knockout. The spectators at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, including members of Fury’s own family, were left in shock by the unfolding events before them.