KSI called Tyson Fury “deceived” and a “t***” for claiming Oleksandr Usyk was victorious in their title fight because his country Ukraine is at war with Russia.
Usyk received split decision glory with scores of 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Fury was respectful in defeat, but believed he was the rightful victor and asserted that “people side with the country at war.”
Usyk had the upper hand in the early skirmishes before Fury dominated the middle rounds, but the Ukrainian’s endurance prevailed and he won the final stages, scoring 10-8 in the ninth round.
YouTube star KSI was upset by Fury’s comments, tagging him in a post on X and writing: “F*** OFF YOU T***.” Actually, you are wrong.
KSI called Tyson Fury an “asshole” and “deceived” after he claimed Oleksandr Usyk got his split decision win because Ukraine was at war with Russia.
Fury had claimed that “I won the fight” and that “people are siding with the country at war.”
KSI’s profile in the sport is increasing with the growth of his Misfits Boxing promotion which he founded in 2022.
Fury, who stands to pocket more than £100 million for his role in a landmark clash in Saudi Arabia, was adamant he had won immediately after the fight.
“I believe I won this fight,” he told DAZN. “And I think he won a few rounds, but I won the majority of them.”
He added: “I think we both fought well – the best we could do. And you know, his country is at war. People side with the country at war.
“Make no mistake, I won this fight in my opinion.”
On another night, Usyk might have been hailed as the winner. TNT Sports expert Richie Woodhall scored the fight 114-114 as it was very competitive.
It was a monumental night for the heavyweight division, with Usyk being crowned the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era, and the first since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.
After the fight in Saudi Arabia, both fighters were respectful, with Fury seen putting his arms around Usyk’s shoulders inside the ring.
Usyk was crowned the first undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era
Fury and Usyk were respectful to each other after the fight, but the Gypsy King felt hard done by
Usyk, who waved a Ukrainian flag after the fight, thanked his team for helping him succeed, before declaring he was ready for the rematch Fury demanded.
“We will return to our families and I will see him again in October. We’ll go back, let’s rest, Fury said.
“I believe I won the fight, but I’m not going to sit around crying and making excuses. We’ll do it again in October.
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Usyk said he wanted to give back to those who suffered from the war in his home country.
His charity, the Usyk Foundation, has launched a major fundraising campaign to raise €1 million to buy 50 ambulances to save Ukrainian lives in 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 kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities today.
Usyk recently told Mail Sport he wants to give back to people suffering in Ukraine
“Every morning I check if all my friends and relatives are alive and pray for their safety. And this is how millions of Ukrainians start their day.
“Before this undisputed fight, I received many words of support from all over the world. These words inspire and motivate me.