Tyson Fury speaks out after defeat by Oleksandr Usyk and claims he won 'by THREE ROUNDS' - despite Brit losing 116-112 in Riyadh rematch
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Tyson Fury remained adamant that he won his clash against Oleksandr Usyk 'by three rounds' despite suffering a 116-112 decision defeat on Saturday night. In a thrilling contest where neither man refused to give an inch, it was Usyk who finished the stronger, just as he did seven months ago, to pick up a repeat victory.
![[After the bout, the Gypsy King was visibly stunned by the judges' decisions on the night]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/23/93392327-14217877-image-a-18_1734825464805.jpg)
Usyk became undisputed champion by just a single point in May as he earned a split decision win, but this time it was more clear-cut as all three judges scored the bout 116-112 in his favour. Fury promptly left the ring after the result was announced having clearly been disappointed that his efforts got very little recognition from the judges.
![[Despite leaving the ring quickly, Fury was later caught by reporters backstage and claimed that he felt he'd won the bout 'by three rounds']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/00/93392651-14217877-image-m-36_1734825993313.jpg)
However, he was caught backstage by reporters and, when asked for his thoughts on the scorecards, the Gypsy King offered a surprise response. Speaking to Sky Sports Boxing after the fight, he said: 'I swear to God, I thought I won by three rounds!'. Tyson Fury (left) suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk (right) on Saturday.
After the bout, the Gypsy King was visibly stunned by the judges' decisions on the night. Despite leaving the ring quickly, Fury was later caught by reporters backstage and claimed that he felt he'd won the bout 'by three rounds'. Tyson Fury reacts to his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk 🗣️ #UsykFury2 x #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/CZtbQJKPGw.
