Tyson Fury sensationally claims Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk was awarded split decision in world heavyweight title fight ‘because his country is at war’ as Gypsy King insists HE won the fight

Tyson Fury has sensationally claimed Oleksandr Usyk secured the split-decision victory in their world heavyweight title fight ‘because his country is at war’.

Usyk, originally from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world on Saturday evening after a grueling battle in Saudi Arabia. Two judges scored the fight 115-113 and 114-113 in favor of Usyk, while the final judge gave it to Fury 114-113.

It was an explosive battle between the heavyweight giants with Fury appearing to take advantage in the opening rounds before Usyk fought back late and landed a flurry of punches on the Brit in the ninth round, leaving the referee with no choice but to deliver. a standing count. After the fight, Fury insisted he won the fight, claiming Usyk only won a few rounds.

“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.

The Gypsy King made these comments after suffering a split-decision defeat to the Ukrainian

“Make no mistake, in my opinion I won that fight.”

It was a historic night for the heavyweight division, with Usyk being 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, who held up a Ukrainian flag after the fight, thanked his team for helping him succeed before declaring he was ready for the rematch.

“Thank you so much to my team,” said the new undisputed heavyweight champion. ‘It’s a great opportunity for my family, for me, for my country. It’s a great time, it’s a great day.

‘Yes of course. I’m ready for a second chance.’

The pair are already scheduled to fight again in October, with Fury adding that he was keen to fight again.

‘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.’

Usyk (right) came back late in the fight to seal the win over Fury, knocking the British fighter down in the ninth round

The fighters showed respect for each other after the fight, with Fury embracing Usyk after a grueling fight

After being crowned the new undisputed champion, Usyk stood at the ropes and held up a Ukrainian flag

Usyk has previously spoken about the conflict in his country, saying he “checks his phone to see how many missiles have landed” when he wakes up in the morning.

In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Usyk said he wants to give something back to those who have 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.

“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.’