Tyson Fury voiced his dismay after struggling the primary defeat of his profession by break up determination to Oleksandr Usyk of their undisputed world heavyweight title struggle.
The British star’s WBC title was ripped away by Usyk, who added it to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts after he despatched Fury toppling into the ropes for a standing depend that sealed victory with scores of 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in Saudi Arabia.
However Fury believed he had completed sufficient to earn the win and advised the Ukrainian had benefitted from sympathy in direction of his war-torn residence nation.
“I believe I won that fight,” Fury stated.
“I imagine he received just a few of the rounds, however I received nearly all of them, and I imagine it was a type of what-can-you-do, one in every of them… selections in boxing.
“We each placed on an excellent struggle, finest we are able to do.
“But make no mistake, I won that fight, in my opinion, and I’ll be back. I’ve got a rematch clause.”
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed that Fury might obtain a return bout towards Usyk earlier than the top of the yr.
“It’s what Tyson wants, the clause in the contract says ‘immediate rematch’,” Warren stated.
Usyk has now turn out to be undisputed champion at each cruiserweight and heavyweight.
“Yeah of course. I am ready for rematch,” stated the Ukrainian, when requested for his quick response.
Usyk then paid tribute to his late father telling Sky Sports activities: “I feel good. A lot of people prayed for me, I love you.
“I am very pleased.
“My people will be very happy I think, it’s a big win, not only for me, it’s a big win for my country, for soldiers who now defend my country.
“I believe my father now could be watching over me and could be very pleased. Dad, I really like you. I can, you informed me I can.”
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