Usyk vs. Fury 2 Result: Christmas Gift Or Not, Usyk vs. Fury 2 Wasn’t A Robbery At All!
Boxing fans love a good controversy, but sometimes there isn’t one to be found. The heavyweight division has seen its share of questionable decisions over the years. But Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Fury in their rematch doesn’t seem to be one of them.
The stats back up what most fans saw: Usyk was sharper, more accurate, and simply did more work. But fans have got to love Fury’s fighting spirit – it’s what made him a champion in the first place. But sometimes you just have to tip your hat to the better man on the night, and in Riyadh, that man was clearly Oleksandr Usyk.
Boxing has evolved from the days when people just counted knockdowns and cuts to decide who won. Today’s fights come with a full menu of statistics that tell us exactly what happened in the ring, punch by punch.
Let’s cut right to the chase now. Over 12 rounds, Oleksandr Usyk landed 179 punches compared to Tyson Fury’s 144. However, winning is not just about how many punches the fighter throws; it’s about how many actually land.
Here’s where things get really interesting: Usyk connected with 42.3% (approx 75 punches) of his shots, while Tyson Fury only managed to land 28.3% (around 40 punches). That is almost a 2x disparity in landed shots.
The judges’ scorecards backed up what the numbers showed, with all three officials scoring 116-112 for Oleksandr Usyk. The ninth round tells the story of Fury’s struggles – he threw 18 jabs and landed exactly one!
Tyson Fury Is Not Happy About The Alleged Robbery
Throughout history, fans have seen champions handle losses in different ways – some with grace, others with denial. Now Tyson Fury adds his chapter to this tradition, and it’s quite the spicy take.
The “Gypsy King” isn’t taking his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk lying down. Fury claims the judges gave Usyk “an early Christmas present” with their 116-112 scorecards. That’s a bold statement.
“I know I had to knock him out but it’s boxing and this happens. There is no doubt in my mind I won this fight. Frank [Warren] had me three or four rounds up, and a lot of people had me up by at least two. I’m not going to cry over spilled milk, it’s over now,” said Fury at the post-fight press conference.
His promoter, Frank Warren, joined the protest parade. Warren praised Fury’s jabbing and footwork, and when Usyk heard about Warren’s comments, he delivered a perfect burn, saying, “Uncle Frank, I think he is blind.”
Fury’s refusal to accept the loss might sound like sour grapes to some, but it’s also part of what makes him such a compelling character in boxing. He’s never been one to bite his tongue or play it safe with his words. Still, claiming you won both fights against a guy who just beat you twice is a bit of a stretch, even for him.
