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Tyson Fury claims he would have finished Oleksandr Usyk via KO if he knew he was rounds down: ‘I was having fun’

Tyson Fury claims he would have knocked out Oleksandr Usyk if he knew he was down roundsTyson Fury reacts to decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk last night in Saudi Arabia. Fury was handed the first…

Tyson Fury claims he would have knocked out Oleksandr Usyk if he knew he was down rounds

Tyson Fury reacts to decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk last night in Saudi Arabia.

Fury was handed the first defeated in his professional boxing career in, being dropped and almost finished by Usyk in the ninth round. Fury would have success of his own over the 12-rounds, picking up rounds of his own during the middle stages of the contest ‘The Gypsy King’ would land his own stinging shots which left Usyk visibly affected. 

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematch

However, Fury did noy push the action during the end of the fight which costed him dearly when it was time to tally up the scores. While Fury had likely not fully recovered, 

Tyson Fury claims he would have finished Oleksandr Usyk if he knew he was down rounds

“I always say it’s about getting paid and getting laid,” Tyson Fury said. “We did that tonight. I thank Oleksandr for the good fight. It was a close fight, you know? I believe I thought I did enough, but I’m not a judge. I can’t judge a fight while I’m boxing it. If they would have said to me in the last round or whatever, ‘You’re down, go out and try and finish him,’ I would have done that.”

“But everyone in the corner believed we were up. All I had to do was just keep boxing, do what I was doing, and I thought we were getting it. But it was what it was. I’m not going to cry about spilt milk.” (H/T MMA Fighting)

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Fury would continue, paying respect to Usyk and his monumental effort which helped produce a thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight. 

“I’ve had plenty of victories and I gave God the glory,” Tyson Fury began. “I’ve had this one loss in a close, close fight with a good man like Usyk, and it was what it was. I tried my best in there. I was having a lot of fun actually. I don’t know if it looked like it, but I was playing around, hands behind my back, and I was enjoying it. He’s a good fighter, Oleksandr, I was catching him and he was catching me, and it was a good fight, so I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I did getting punched in the face.”

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Fury does have a rematch clause in his contract with Usyk so should he choose, the pair will run it back at the end of the year.

How did you score Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk? 

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury amid calls for ‘Tall ask’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after loss

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematchConor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight After years and years of…

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematch

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight

After years and years of talking, boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion was crowned. Usyk produced a phenomenal performance, overcoming some mid-fight adversity to defeated Fury, almost stopping ‘The Gypsy King’ in the ninth round.

Following the decision Fury did state that he believed he had done enough to win the fight. 

“I believe I won that fight. I think he won a few of those rounds but I won the majority of them,” Tyson Fury said. “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years and the first in the four-belt era. Usyk also captured the undisputed title at cruiserweight. 

Fury has a rematch clause in his contract and will likely activate it and will fight Usyk in October of this year. This should give him enough time to full recover and get a solid camp under his belt before heading into another clash. 

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Always in and around big fights, McGregor took ton social media to give his take on the monumental event. The Irishman commended Usyk for his effort and expressed his content with the current state of boxing. 

Oleksandr Usyk delivers emotional tribute to his late father following epic win over Tyson Fury: 'I know he's here'

“A mad hiding! What next, who knows.”Usyk is incredible. He has beat both soundly,” McGregor said.

“Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for. If Fury wishes to go a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win lose or draw go Tyson AJ”: “What a time to be alive thank you to the fighting gods and to God.”

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McGregor has appeared to be flirting with the idea of being involved in Saudi Arabia’s blossoming, and very well-paying boxing scene. 

Who wins in the rematch, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury amid calls for ‘Tall ask’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after loss

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematchConor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight After years and years of…

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematch

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight

After years and years of talking, boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion was crowned. Usyk produced a phenomenal performance, overcoming some mid-fight adversity to defeated Fury, almost stopping ‘The Gypsy King’ in the ninth round.

Following the decision Fury did state that he believed he had done enough to win the fight. 

“I believe I won that fight. I think he won a few of those rounds but I won the majority of them,” Tyson Fury said. “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years and the first in the four-belt era. Usyk also captured the undisputed title at cruiserweight. 

Fury has a rematch clause in his contract and will likely activate it and will fight Usyk in October of this year. This should give him enough time to full recover and get a solid camp under his belt before heading into another clash. 

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Always in and around big fights, McGregor took ton social media to give his take on the monumental event. The Irishman commended Usyk for his effort and expressed his content with the current state of boxing. 

Oleksandr Usyk delivers emotional tribute to his late father following epic win over Tyson Fury: 'I know he's here'

“A mad hiding! What next, who knows.”Usyk is incredible. He has beat both soundly,” McGregor said.

“Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for. If Fury wishes to go a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win lose or draw go Tyson AJ”: “What a time to be alive thank you to the fighting gods and to God.”

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McGregor has appeared to be flirting with the idea of being involved in Saudi Arabia’s blossoming, and very well-paying boxing scene. 

Who wins in the rematch, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury to win undisputed championship – Highlights

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fightUkraine heavyweight star, Oleksandr Usyk has minted himself as the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in professional boxing in…

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Ukraine heavyweight star, Oleksandr Usyk has minted himself as the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in professional boxing in over 25 years tonight in Riyadh, landing a hard-fought split decision (115-112, 113-114, 114-113) triumph against WBC champion, Tyson Fury.

Usyk, who now adds the Morecambe Bay native’s WBC crown to his IBO, IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight crowns, did so in gruelling fashion against the British heavyweight, landing a stunning ninth round knockdown to boot in a thrilling encounter.

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Fury, who had been sidelined since his victory over former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou late last year in Saudi Arabia, struggled with the timing and aggression of Oleksandr Usyk in the opening salvo of three rounds, before finding his range with a signature uppercut midway through the fight.

However, the British star and his corner were firmly sent to panic stations moments before the ninth round ended, with Usyk timing a wonderful left hook upstairs, rocking Fury and sending him back to the ropes with his legs far from study beneath him.

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And looking to force the issue in the remaining seconds, Usyk tried to find a knockout blow on the feet with Fury stumbling and narrowly evading, before meeting the canvas.

Forced to a standing eight count and saved from the bell, Fury failed to overcome rounds in favor of the Ukrainian favorite in the remaining three frames — suffering his first professional defeat in boxing in the process.

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Welcoming the chance to fight Usyk in the future in an immediate championship rematch, Fury claimed that given Ukraine’s ongoing war with invading, Russia, fans, pundits and judges alike were naturally going to favor Oleksandr Usyk if the bout went to the scorecards — before proclaiming he should have won the bout via decision.

Below, catch the highlights from Oleksandr Usyk’s decision win over Tyson Fury in Riyadh

Drake slaps massive $565,000 bet on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed title fight tonight

Drake slaps $565,000 bet on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title fight tonightCanadian musician, Drake may currently find himself embroiled with fellow music star, Kendrick Lamar, however, that hasn’t stopped the…

Drake slaps $565,000 bet on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title fight tonight

Canadian musician, Drake may currently find himself embroiled with fellow music star, Kendrick Lamar, however, that hasn’t stopped the star splashing cash once more on a high-profile combat sports fight – this time slapping over half a million dollars on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in the pair’s heavyweight title fight tonight in Saudi Arabia.

Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion, features in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight for 25 years tonight as he returns to Riyadh, taking on Ukraine star, Usyk in a monstrous heavyweight title tangle.

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Sidelined since last year, Morecambe native, Tyson Fury narrowly left the region with his unbeaten professional record in tact, suffering a knockdown en route to a close decision win over former UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou.

Drake backs Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh

And as for current WBA, IBO, WBO, and IBF heavyweight champion, Usyk, the fan-favorite pugilist improved to 21-0 himself back in August, knocking back the threat of Daniel Dubois with a ninth round knockout win in Poland. 

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Sure to garner massive attention tonight in the Middle East, Fury’s title fight showdown with Usyk has landed a huge wager in the process, namely in the form of Drake – who awaits a payout worth over $1,000,000 – with the Canadian placing a $565,000 bet on the British fighter to unify the titles.

Most recently, Drake landed himself a hefty payout after wagering $675,000 on current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira to retain his championship crown at UFC 300 back in April – with the Brazilian scoring a first round knockout win over challenger, Jamahal Hill. 

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However, prior to that victory, Drake lost $700,000 betting on former middleweight champion, Sean Strickland to defeat Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 earlier this year in his native Canada.

Is Drake right to back Tyson Fury to take out Oleksandr Usyk?

Video – Mike Tyson terrifies reporter at Jake Paul presser over ‘Gimmick’ fight jab: ‘What did you just call me?’

Mike Tyson terrifies reporter at Jake Paul presser after gimmick fight jab what did you call meFormer boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson appeared to scare a reporter during a press conference for his upcoming fight…

Mike Tyson terrifies reporter at Jake Paul presser after gimmick fight jab what did you call me

Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson appeared to scare a reporter during a press conference for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul.

Tyson is set to return to the ring on July 20 against Jake Paul in a fight airing live on Netflix. It’s a fight that some fans are looking forward to, while others think it is a gimmick fight.

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At the press conference, one fan called it a gimmick fight, which made Mike Tyson mad as he asked the reporter ‘what did you call me?’ and seemed to genuinely get angry.

“Age is not a determinant of strength, will or skill. It’s about character and conviction,” Tyson later said.

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It was a heated exchange as Tyson was not a fan of the reporter calling him a gimmick, or an easy fight, which he seemed to imply by asking Jake Paul when he’s going to box a real fighter.

Mike Tyson guarantees violence Against Jake Paul

Although Mike Tyson is 57-years-old, he still has insane power and can knock anyone out.

However, the fight against Paul will only be two minute rounds, which Tyson says he asked for as he believes it will lead to violence.

“I wanted the shorter rounds because I wanted more action. If we only have two minutes, we’ll fight more,” Tyson said… “He was a new up-and-coming guy on the scene, and I like shaking the sports world to its core and I’m doing it now. It’s just something I want to do.”

Paul, meanwhile, is confident he has more power than Tyson and plans to prove that on July 20.

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“I’m a natural born heavyweight. This is what I was born to do, to move up into this weight class. I’m going to show Mike who has more power because he’s underestimating me. I think everyone else is underestimating me and I believe that I hit harder. I know it’s going to be tough. I know I’m going to have to fight through adversity. I know I might even go to the canvas. I’m scared, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not about the fear stopping me. It’s about going into it, even though I am scared. That’s what true bravery is,” Paul said.

Paul is currently a -170 favorite to defeat Tyson who is a +130 underdog.