In a thrilling showdown this past weekend, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head-to-head in a battle for the ages to determine the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in nearly 25 years. Usyk emerged victorious with a split decision win, handing Fury the first loss of his professional boxing career.
Immediately after the fight, Fury expressed his disappointment with the decision, believing he deserved to win. His promoter, Frank Warren, echoed this sentiment, sharing his own scoring of the fight and highlighting the close nature of the bout.
Despite the controversial decision, Fury’s comments after the fight raised eyebrows as he suggested that Usyk only won because of the war in his home country of Ukraine, which earned him sympathy with the judges. Warren attributed Fury’s remarks to the intense nature of boxing and his bipolar disorder, emphasizing the emotional toll fighters endure.
However, the focus now shifts to a potential rematch between Fury and Usyk, as the contract for their initial bout includes an immediate rematch clause. Warren revealed that Fury is eager for a rematch, confident in his ability to emerge victorious the second time around.
While rumors swirl about a possible rematch in October, Warren remains cautious about committing to a date. Nevertheless, he is certain that whenever the rematch takes place, it will be even bigger and more dramatic than their first encounter, considering the physical and emotional toll both fighters endured in their epic battle.