KSI rages at ‘deluded’ Tyson Fury and brands him a ‘T***’ after the Gypsy King claimed Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk was awarded split decision in world heavyweight title fight ‘because his country is at war’
- Tyson Fury claimed Usyk was awarded his win because Ukraine is at war
- Usyk won by split decision with scores of 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113
- YouTube star KSI has called Fury a ‘t***’ for his comment in the ring
KSI has ‘misled’ and branded Tyson Fury a ‘t***’ for claiming Oleksandr Usyk was victorious in their title fight because his country, Ukraine, is at war with Russia.
Usyk took the honors via split decision with scores of 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Fury was respectful in defeat but believed he was the rightful winner, arguing that ‘people are siding with the country that is at war’.
Usyk had the better of the early skirmishes before Fury dominated the middle rounds, but the Ukrainian’s stamina prevailed and he took the latter stages, with a score of 10-8 in round nine.
YouTube star KSI was annoyed by Fury’s comments, tagging him in a post on X and writing: ‘F*** OFF YOU T***. You’ve actually been misled.’
KSI has called Tyson Fury a ‘t***’ and ‘misguided’ after claiming Oleksandr Usyk was awarded his split decision win because Ukraine is at war with Russia
Fury had claimed that ‘I won the fight’ and that ‘people are siding with the country that is at war’
KSI’s profile in the sport is increasing with the growth of his Misfits Boxing promotion which he founded in 2022.
Fury, who is expected to pocket more than £100m for his role in an era-defining clash in Saudi Arabia, was confident he had won in the immediate aftermath of the fight.
“I believe I won that fight,” he told DAZN. “And I think he won a few rounds, but I won most of it.”
He added: “I believe we both put up a good fight – the best we could do. And you know, his country is at war. People side with the country that is at war.
“Make no mistake, in my opinion I won that fight.”
On another night, Usyk might have been hailed as the winner. TNT Sports pundit Richie Woodhall scored the fight 114-114 because it was so competitive.
It was a monumental night for the heavyweight division, with Usyk crowned the first undisputed champion of the four-cushion era, and the first since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.
After the brawl in Saudi Arabia, both fighters showed respect for each other, with Fury seen wrapping his arms around Usyk’s shoulders in the ring.
Usyk was crowned the first undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era
Fury and Usyk were respectful towards each other after the fight, but the Gypsy King felt like he was struggling
Usyk, who held up a Ukrainian flag after the fight, thanked his team for helping him succeed before declaring he was ready for the rematch Fury demanded.
‘We’re going back to our families and I’ll see him again in October. We’ll go back and rest,” Fury said.
“I believe I won the fight, but I’m not going to sit around and cry and make excuses. We will start working on it again in October.’
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Usyk had said he wants to give something back to those who suffered from the war in his home country.
His charity, the Usyk Foundation, has launched a major fundraising campaign to raise €1 million to purchase 50 ambulances to save Ukrainian lives amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Speaking about the conflict, he said: ‘My daily routine starts with picking up the phone and reading the news about how many rockets landed in Kiev, Kharkiv and other cities today.
Usyk recently told Mail Sport that he wants to give something back to those suffering in Ukraine
“Every morning I check to see if all my friends and loved ones are alive and pray for their safety. And this is how millions of Ukrainians start their day.
‘I received many messages of support from all over the world for the undisputed fight. Those words inspire and motivate me.’