After suffering his first career loss to Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury expressed his frustration with his team. The defeat, delivered via split decision, dashed Fury’s hopes of becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Despite a strong start, with many observers believing Fury dominated the initial six rounds, Usyk staged a remarkable comeback. By the eighth round, there was a noticeable shift in momentum, culminating in Usyk convincingly winning rounds eight through ten, according to all three judges. In the ninth, a formidable barrage of punches from Usyk left Fury visibly dazed, with his tall frame barely preventing a potential knockdown.

The referee’s controversial decision to halt Usyk’s onslaught spared Fury from further punishment, as he faced a precarious ten count while leaning against the ropes.