Usyk vs. Fury 2 result: Christmas present or not, Usyk vs. Fury 2 was no scam at all!
Boxing fans love a good controversy, but sometimes we just don’t understand that kind of controversy. The heavyweight sport has seen its share of questionable decisions over the years. But Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Fury in their rematch doesn’t seem to be one of these questionable decisions.
The stats confirm what most fans saw: Usyk was craftier, more accurate and simply tried harder. But fans have to love Fury’s fighting spirit – it’s what made him champion in the first place. But sometimes you have to tip your hat to the godfather of the night, and in Riyadh, that man was clearly Oleksandr Usyk.
The sport of boxing has evolved from the days when people counted knockouts and knockouts to determine the winner. Today’s fights come with a whole list of statistics that tell us exactly what happened in the ring, punch by punch.
Now let’s get to the heart of the matter. Over the course of 12 rounds, Oleksandr Usyk landed 179 punches compared to Tyson Fury’s 144. However, winning isn’t just about how many punches a fighter throws; it’s also about how many punches he actually throws.
This is where things get really interesting: Usyk landed 42.3% (about 75 punches) of his punches, while Tyson landed only 28.3% (about 40 punches). That’s roughly a two-fold difference in the amount of punches he throws.
The judges’ cards confirmed what the numbers showed, as all three judges scored it 116-112 in favour of Oleksandr Usyk. The ninth round tells the story of Fury’s fights: he landed 18 straight punches and only landed one punch!
Tyson Fury is not happy with the alleged robbery
Throughout history, fans have seen champions deal with losses in different ways: some with grace, others with denial. Now Tyson Fury is adding his own chapter to that tradition, and it’s pretty painful.
The “Gypsy King” did not give up after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury claims that the judges gave Usyk an “early birthday present” and the scorecards had him 116-112. That is a bold statement.
“I know I had to knock him out, but this is boxing and this happens,” Fury said at the post-match press conference. “I have no doubt that I won this match. Frank [Warren] beat me by three or four rounds, and a lot of people beat me by at least two. I won’t cry over spilt milk, it’s over now.”
Frank Warren, his promoter, joined the protest march. Warren praised Fury’s punches and footwork, and when Usyk heard Warren’s comments, he hit him hard and said: “Uncle Frank, I think you’re blind.”
Fury’s refusal to accept the loss may seem undesirable to some, but it’s also part of what makes him such a compelling figure in the boxing world. He was never the type to bite his tongue or play it safe with his words. However, claiming you won both matches against a guy who just beat you twice is a bit of a stretch, even for him.
