Tyson Fury pledges to pursue Oleksandr Usyk for a knockout if he had realized he was vulnerable

In a shocking turn of events, Tyson Fury suffered his first career loss in a split decision against Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight championship unification bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite a thrilling 12-round affair that could have gone either way, Usyk emerged victorious and now holds all four major heavyweight belts.

Fury, known for his dramatic knockouts, admitted that he was unaware he needed a knockout in the final round to secure the win. His team believed he was ahead on the scorecards, but Fury lamented that if he had known he was behind, he would have chased the knockout.

In the post-fight press conference, Fury graciously accepted the defeat, giving credit to Usyk for a tough fight. He expressed his willingness to run it back in a rematch, as per the clause in their bout agreement. However, Fury indicated that he would take some time to rest and recover before making any decisions about his future in boxing.

The 35-year-old Englishman reflected on his love for the sport, emphasizing that he continues to box because of his passion for the game. Despite the loss, Fury remains optimistic about his future in boxing as long as he can continue to find entertaining opponents like Usyk.

As both fighters recover from their grueling battle, fans can expect an eagerly anticipated rematch between Fury and Usyk in the near future. The boxing world eagerly awaits the next chapter in this heavyweight rivalry.