The unveiling of the scorecards was about as decisive as a “neck-and-neck” US election. These were no fine margins, the Ukrainian’s triumph rubberstamped by every judge 116-112. That it should be so cavernous brought some consternation but the result was correct.
Asked if a second consecutive loss would spell the end of his fighter’s career, Warren was considerably less one-eyed though he would not rule it out.
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Read MoreWhat must not happen next is the indignity of an all-British clash with Anthony Joshua, a pointless attempt to settle old scores however many tickets it might sell in the UK or more likely, Saudi Arabia. We began with announcer Michael Buffer thanking various excellencies in the Gulf State for “making all this possible”, though it would in fact have been perfectly possible to hold it literally anywhere else.
The moment Fury’s defeat was confirmed (Photo: AP)
After all, what is left for him now? The good will of his public seems to have faded and his usual pre-fight antics drew more of a collective sigh than laughter.
The irony of Fury’s career was always that vulnerability and his impenetrability went hand in hand. His is a legacy that stretches well beyond boxing but his time in the sport depended on an invincibility cloak that Usyk has not only whipped off but stamped all over.
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Read MoreWith Fury, there is a little more to it than that. Publicly and privately his people have expressed concern for his wellbeing once the gloves are hung up for good. It is clear now that the first time Usyk beat him – when frankly he was lucky it was ruled by split decision – was no aberration. Beyond his own bubble he must have been told that these were the right results.
His footwork had left him flailing and he must question why he cannot beat a man four stone lighter than him – albeit Usyk is the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of his generation who became undisputed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.
Usyk vs Fury 2 fight stats
Punches thrown: Usyk 423, Fury 509 Punches landed: Usyk 179, Fury 144 Percentage: Usyk 42%, Fury 28%Where was the “hurt locker” into which he vowed to thrust Usyk? Momentarily, the champ rocked back on his heels and took some punishment to his left eye.
Fury has no such consolation. Too good a fighter to be disgraced, it will be increasingly difficult to judge when to let go – or if indeed that moment has already arrived.
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