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Tyson Fury explains his thoughts about the split-decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk

A.K Jones
Tyson Fury explains his thoughts about the split-decision loss to Oleksandr UsykGetty
"The Gypsy King" maintains his position on the judges' scoring.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has doubled down on his claims surrounding the results of the fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

After the scores were read for Usyk via split decision Saturday, Fury got on the microphone to reveal he felt he won the fight.

He gave Usyk credit for winning "some rounds" but thinks he won the majority himself. 

During the post-fight presser, he reiterated that he was not alone in those thoughts. 

"It was a close fight," he told the media. "I believe, I thought I did enough but, you know, I'm not a judge. I can't judge a fight while I am boxing it. If they would have said to be in the last round or whatever that 'you're down' I would have gone out and tried to finish him. I would have done that.

"But everyone in the corner believed we were up," he tacked on for good measure.

Judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, and 114-113, giving Usyk the edge and undisputed heavyweight championship crown.

After expressing the desire to use his rematch clause, Fury added during the post-fight press conference that he needs time to ponder his next move.