Tyson Fury couldn’t believe he had suffered defeat when all three judges awarded the fight to Oleksandr Usyk last night.
But a body language expert claims the writing was on the wall for the Gipsy King during the bout, attributing it to a “chilling gesture”.
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The judges scored it 116–112 for the undefeated Ukrainian, who defended his WBA (Super), WBO, WBC and The Ring heavyweight world titles with a unanimous points decision.
Usyk, 37, enjoyed a much better success rate by throwing more punches than throwing fewer punches.
And as the rounds went on he got better, faster and stronger, impressing the judges and fans alike.
On the other hand, however, his exhausted fury was wearing thin as he struggled to go deep in the latter stages and – despite his protests – he could make no real complaints when the result went against him.
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And body language guru Judy James believes his lack of desire is a “red flag” and cause for concern.
James told Betuk: “Although there was one major sign that seemed to indicate a motivational glitch or problem and that served as a red flag in terms of our chances of winning this fight.
“A very cool gesture of puffing in the air as he gets into the act of fighting shows that he just wants to get it over with, whereas successful boxers look excited and eager for the fight.
“Some of the best boxers approached their fights like dogs being pulled out of a leash and stuck.”
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The early rounds were very even, but as the fight progressed, Usyk pulled away and overpowered his opponent.
When Usyk’s hand was raised and Fury, 36, saw the scorecards, he walked out of the ring and refused to give an interview immediately afterward.
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However, he spoke to the media at a press conference, where he criticized the decision as a “Christmas gift” to Usyk – a bizarre allusion to computers and even electric cars in response to AI judge scoring. -Rated the fight before bragging 118-112.
But his behavior raises even more alarm bells for James.
He added: “Fury’s body language at this press conference reflected anger and outrage, but it also displayed insecurity and an almost childlike sadness and nervousness.
“He began to present himself as a winner, hanging his jacket over the back of Frank Warren’s chair in a territorial sign and then raising both hands in the air, balling his hands into fists to receive applause from reporters.
“The way he rubbed his nose in a cut-off gesture seemed to show victory as if he had acted bravely and he looked at the press with wide, round eyes from a battered face, while his deep sighs were filled with sadness. Was recorded.
“His ‘I won that fight’ came with a pouting of the lips and then a biting of the lips, which showed that he had not heard any argument.
“But then the injury became visible. Fury shifted in his chair in a ritual of self-soothing and in a subtle sign of pain he shook his head from side to side, rubbed his mouth and closed his eyes with a jerk.”
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James continued: “His ‘It is what it is’ seemed like a verbal shrug, but his eyes widened as he placed his hand over his mustache and mouth before wiping his nose in an agitated manner and flashing a sick smile. Started appearing.
“His posture made him look like a small child and his shoulders were hunched over while both of his hands were holding his drink can. He began to rock hard in his chair as he said he wanted to ‘have a nice Christmas. Going home for.’
“Then his head bowed and his face hidden by the shadow of the brim of his hat. When his eyes appeared they seemed full of tears.
“He popped his gum like a child and then tore into his anger, aiming it at ‘computers’ and, randomly, ‘electric cars.’
“He refused to talk about his future here, sticking only to Christmas plans and postponing any decisions until the New Year.”
When asked specifically about retirement plans and whether fans can expect to see him in the ring again, Fury expressed skepticism.
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He said: “You might do it, maybe you might not. Who knows?
“We’ll talk about it next year.”
Fury vs Usyk 2 round by round: How SunSport scores the controversial heavyweight thriller
Oleksandr Usyk scored another controversial decision over Tyson Fury to reclaim his heavyweight throne.
Seven months after their split-decision thriller, this time the scorecards were unanimously 116–112 in favor of Usyk.
The Gypsy King walked out of the ring as his promoter Frank Warren was stunned after seeing the card.
Here’s how SunSport’s Wally Downes won the encounter…
round 1
The rules were ignored and Fury arrived at 11:15 pm local time with a beard that would make Brian Blessed’s chops feel naked.
If we thought every pore on her face looked enlarged, we were stunned by the size of her stomach when the cameras caught her topless in the dressing room.
Her red shorts were so high you couldn’t even see much of her gut, an inch higher and the 20th Beast would have had the option to press his nipples there too.
Fury tried to intimidate Usyk in the final, opening his eyes like a demon but the champ remained cool.
Who is Jake Paul and what is his career and record as a boxer?They exchanged strikes and fenced with their lead hands. Usyk landed a left hand to his staggered stomach and then delivered a powerful blow to his head to snatch the opener. Usyk,
round 2
Usyk landed a couple of shots to the head as the session began, but then returned to the body and landed a left, even causing Fury to stumble.
But the Gypsy King lands a triple-jab and then lands a meaty right hand to take the round.
There is still no sign of the body blows and uppercuts that gave him victory in the middle rounds of the May fight. rage
round 3
Usyk scored three times with uppercut strikes to the body and left hands.
Fury struggles to deal with the pressure. Fury lands a little check hook and even tries a southpaw stance.
But all his threats to skin and cook a bug-eyed rat or an ugly rabbit prove hollow. Usyk,
round 4
Fury got off to a bright start with a chopping right hand.
Bit Usyk almost broke his mustache with two left hands, leading to a good score.
But Fury pings back with a big right hand that forces Usyk to step back.
Then that uppercut comes back and cuts Usyk’s guard. Drag,
round 5
Fury takes control immediately when the right hand starts the session right
Then when the Brit tries to threaten the champion he is warned about rabbit punches.
Usyk then moves into a lead left uppercut and then starts sending body blows. Usyk runs away and has to recover. rage,
round 6
Rage in crisis. The challenger’s bloated body begins to sweat and Usyk continues to attack him with left power punches.
He then goes hunting and clips Fury’s skull.
The Giant of Morecambe became nervous and anxious, his head thrown back and forth. He hides the rest of the round. Usyk
round 7
A quiet round really only leaves a crisp Fury one-two and a solo Usyk. Drag,
round 8
One-two-hook works for Usyk as he presses at full speed and Fury tries to hide his 20th target.
Thankfully no cuts are caused by the accidental clash of heads.
Fury attacked slowly but Usyk smiled and shook his head. Usyk,
round 9
Fury starts to get tired, he has a lot of wood to carry around and Usik, the woodcutter, loves chopping it.
He’s too big for dancing, rubbing and sparring.
He is playing the game of a super-fit Usyk. Usyk,
round 10
Fury lands a rare uppercut and attacks Usyk’s body. He gets to the middle of the ring but then eats some shots.
Fury tries to catch Usyk’s engine and lean in and smother him. But he is punished with a left blow on the cheek.
Uisk leaves the ground with a big left and beads of rage sweat from his head.
But Fury came back with an uppercut. But Usyk’s pressure and punches won. Usyk,
round 11
These may be decisive periods. Usyk is more engaged, Fury throws an uppercut but it only hurts his guard.
Fury hits a tippy-toppy combination but then two serious shots. The wind is blowing out of its huge red sails.
Usyk is relentless and pouncing and prodding and punching and Fury is 20th and flagging. Usyk
round 12
Fury starts off like a guy who knows he needs the least amount of lockdown but that helps Usyk counter him.
Combo of three straight punch scores for Ukraine icon.
But Fury keeps swinging and cutting and pulling down the shorts that slide down his back and Usyk grabs all the sweat he’s made from him by the love handles.
A section of the ungrateful crowd booed and whistled to end it all for the last ten seconds. Usyk
SunSport scorecard: Usyk 118-112 Fury.
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