With Oleksandr Usyk putting to bed any questions about his talent in 2024, having dispatched of Tyson Fury twice in one year, the Gypsy King’s promoter, Frank Warren, has come out to deny the rumours that the Brit may have broken any rules in his losing attempt.
Boxing in 2024 produced some of the most entertaining fights in recent times. From Artur Beterbiev’s victory over Dmitry Bivol, Daniel Dubois’ knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, to Usyk’s double over Fury, there were plenty of shocks throughout the year.
An outcome that was a surprise to some was a routine unanimous decision victory for Usyk, as the Ukrainian finished the year with a CV of wins that anyone would be proud of. Although it appeared the drama of this feud was over, Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, has come out to deny the claims that the Gypsy King cheated by having his shorts up too high.
It was a rivalry that brought out the best in both fighters and had the respect of everyone involved, but Usyk proved to the world that he was the greatest heavyweight boxer on the planet in 2024. With Fury taking the first loss on the chin, his second loss didn’t sit as well. Believing he had done enough to win, his UD loss caught him off guard and left him with unknown plans for 2025.