Tyson Fury, renowned for his confident persona and boxing prowess, recently made waves with his adamant declaration that he won his fight against Oleksandr Usyk by a substantial 116-111 margin. Despite the official decision favoring Usyk, Fury remains convinced that he was the rightful victor.

Fans and analysts alike acknowledge Usyk’s exceptional performance during the bout. The Ukrainian southpaw punished Fury in the ninth round, causing significant damage, including busting Fury’s nose. According to most observers, Usyk also dominated the final five rounds and secured the opening two sessions. While Fury had his moments, the majority of the boxing community disagrees with his assertion that he deserved a sweeping win.

In a post on his Furocity YouTube channel, the 35-year-old Fury shared his personal scorecard, claiming he has rewatched the fight multiple times and consistently scores it in his favor. The official judges scored the bout 115-112 and 114-113 for Usyk, with one judge giving Fury a 114-113 edge. Fury, however, maintains he “boxed the head right off him for most of the rounds,” and insists Usyk is aware he didn’t genuinely win.

Fury’s scorecard awarded him rounds 1 through 7, and 11 and 12, giving Usyk only the 8th, 9th, and 10th rounds. Notably, Fury conceded a 10-8 score to Usyk in the ninth round, acknowledging the severe punishment he received. Despite this, Fury’s interpretation of the fight reflects a denial of the official outcome, highlighting his struggle to accept defeat.

The contentious May 18 fight has polarized fans. Some viewed the match as close, while others believe Usyk won decisively, scoring it nine rounds to three, with the ninth round potentially being a 10-7 in Usyk’s favor due to Fury’s near knockdowns.

As the boxing world anticipates the rematch scheduled for December 21, opinions are divided. Many expect Usyk to enhance his performance and possibly secure a stoppage, while others believe Fury will make the necessary adjustments to claim victory. Should Fury suffer a second defeat, it remains to be seen whether he will finally acknowledge Usyk as the superior boxer.