Tommy Fury won a razor-close majority decision against KSI, but both fighters spent most of the fight in a clinch, and KSI believes he was robbed due to repeated fouls and lack of penalties.
Tommy Fury earned a razor-close majority decision win in his fight against KSI, but it is unlikely that he will look back at this bout with fond memories. The 24-year-old former reality show star, and younger brother to heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, didn’t do much during the six-round fight. However, he apparently landed enough punches to convince the judges to give him the win. In reality, Fury and KSI spent the majority of the fight locked up in the clinch, with neither fighter accomplishing much. Despite this, Fury secured the win by the closest of margins, with scores of 57-56, 57-56, and 57-57 in his favor.
Following his win, Fury expressed his efforts in the fight, stating, “I fought my heart out in there. That’s all you can do. I said from day one there will never be another Tyson Fury. I’m just trying to be the best Tommy Fury I can be. He’s very awkward, but at the end of the day, we got the victory. I’m done with all this crossover s***. I’m done with the bulls***.” On the other hand, KSI was infuriated by the decision, particularly after Fury lost a point in the second round for repeated blows to the back of the head. KSI voiced his frustration, claiming that Fury committed repeated fouls that the referee failed to penalize adequately. With a sense of outrage, KSI asserted, “Robbery. How many jabs did you land? You weren’t landing. Look at your face, look at your eyes. I want to appeal. That is outrageous. I felt like I won that.”
During the fight, KSI employed unorthodox tactics as a brawler against Fury, who showcased his boxing skills. KSI managed to catch Fury with a hard right hand early in the opening round, while Fury struggled to find his rhythm against the unpredictable opponent. Both fighters frequently found themselves tied up in the clinch, with Fury at times throwing shots that landed behind KSI’s head. The referee deducted a point from Fury for his repeated infractions in the second round. While Fury occasionally connected with well-timed right hands and attempted to wear down KSI, the majority of the exchanges occurred in the clinch, resulting in limited damage for either fighter.
Despite Fury’s superior boxing skills, he struggled to land meaningful punches throughout the fight, allowing KSI to match him in most exchanges. Consequently, the judges’ scores reflected the closely contested nature of the bout. Although Fury emerged victorious, having previously defeated Jake Paul in February, it remains uncertain whether he will pursue a rematch with Paul or KSI following these lackluster performances. For now, Fury can relish in his win over yet another influencer turned boxer.