Tyson Fury accuses judges of giving Oleksandr Usyk a ‘little Christmas reward’ after dropping rematch in Riyadh

Tyson Fury doesn’t seem too pleased about struggling back-to-back defeats towards Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the second coming in a rematch on Saturday. The British skilled boxer, nicknamed the ‘Gypsy King’, has accused the judges of providing Usyk a “little Christmas reward” following the
Ukrainian’s victory on factors of their heavyweight title rematch over the weekend.

Fury, who stays non-committal on his future, continues to insist that he had received the struggle that was scored 116-112 unanimously by all three officers in favour of Usyk.

The 36-year-old had an undefeated report earlier than his first assembly with ‘The Cat’ – a four-belt unification bout in Could – however now leaves the Saudi Arabian capital with two defeats in his report.

“Hear, it’s what it’s. I’m not going to cry over spilt milk, it’s occurred now,” stated Fury.

“I do know boxing, I’ve been in all of it my life – you possibly can’t change no choices. However I really feel just a little bit exhausting performed by, truly loads.”

He added: “There was just a little little bit of Christmas spirit in there. He obtained just a little Christmas reward.”

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Requested whether or not the general public would see him struggle once more, Fury stated: “You may do, you won’t do. Who is aware of?”

Promoter Frank Warren additionally claimed victory for Fury, calling the choice “nuts”.

He stated the boxer, who wanted victory to set off a trilogy struggle, would wish time to resolve whether or not he’ll retire or return to the ring.

“That’s as much as him. I imply, it’s simply after a struggle. Clearly feelings are working excessive. We’ll see,” Warren stated.

“It’s what it’s, and we’ll must see what occurs sooner or later for Tyson. He’ll make up his thoughts.”

With AFP inputs