TYSON FURY stormed out of the ring after suffering a heart-breaking points defeat by Oleksandr Usyk – and both fighters have now received suspensions!
Officially at his career-heaviest weight of 20 stone, Fury came flying out the blocks before Usyk began to work out the Gypsy King in the latter stages.
After hearing the judges’ scorecards being read all in unison of 116-112 for Usyk, Fury immediately left the ring and did not conduct his in-ring interview.
Following back-to-back defeats to Usyk, many are questioning whether the Gyspy King will hang up his gloves – but The Sun exclusively revealed that the former world champion has assured pals: “It’s not over.”
On an eventful undercard, Johnny Fisher was DROPPED by Dave Allen before winning by a controversial decision and Moses Itauma brutally KNOCKED OUT Demsey McKean in the first round.
Frampton’s harsh words
Frampton, speaking to, has now criticised the decision of Fury to pile on the pounds and accused the Gypsy King of ‘looking ridiculous’ as a result.
“I think he should have been more aggressive in the fight.
“I was disappointed with the size of him and the weight he came in at. It looked ridiculous, to be honest.
“I think because he was so heavy, it’s harder for him to carry that about and he blows out a little bit prematurely, because he’s just so big.
“I think that was an issue for him, I really do.
“Fury trains hard, I know he spars a lot, but what is he eating? How many calories is he putting in?
“Look, people are different. Some people are body beautiful and get into shape and ripped up pretty easily, some people have athletic physiques and whatever.
“But if you’re training hard twice a day, lifting weights and running and sparring, and everything else, I don’t know how you can look like that.”
Money makes the world go round
Despite Fury losing for the second successive time to Usyk, I’m sure the payout would have eased the pain.
Reports suggest the total payout of the fight was £150m – an increase of £35m compared their first bout.
However, Usyk reportedly recieved a much higher pay split compared to his last fight against Fury.
This is because the Ukrainian was the defending champion and retain his titles Will there be a trilogy? Rematch clauses can often be a sticking point in big contracts for major fights.
It’s usually standard practice that in huge money-making fights a rematch clause is put down in ink.
But unfortunately for both men, that isn’t the case this time around. There is NO rematch clause in the contract so Fury will not get a third shot at Usyk’s belts.
