- In a closely contested bout, Tommy Fury landed 39 punches, just one more than KSI’s 38 punches.
- However, Fury threw more punches, which resulted in a lower percentage of connected punches compared to KSI.
- KSI, clearly dissatisfied with the majority decision loss, labeled it a “robbery” and announced his intention to appeal the result.
- The fight took an unexpected turn when Tommy Fury had a point deducted for a hit to the back of the head.
- Both fighters expressed their reactions after the fight. Tommy Fury thanked Jesus and acknowledged his limitations due to a hand injury.
- KSI voiced his frustration and desire to appeal, emphasizing the number of jabs landed by his opponent.
The Judges’ Verdict: A Surprise Ending
- The judges’ scorecards reflected the closely matched contest, with two judges scoring it 57-56 and one judge scoring it 57-57.
- The deduction of a point from Tommy Fury added to the shock among the crowd and commentators.
- As the final round concluded, both fighters believed they had the upper hand, setting the stage for a decision.
Round-by-Round Analysis: A Tough Battle
- Round 1 witnessed an energetic start, with KSI delivering a big right hand early on.
- KSI pointed out a shot to the back of the head from Tommy, though no point was deducted.
- Round 2 featured Tommy Fury landing a good right hand and a point deduction for the back-of-the-head hit.
- The fighters continued to clash in Round 3, with Tommy Fury aiming to keep the fight at a distance.
- In Round 4, clinching and holding occurred frequently, and Tommy expressed concerns about the amount of holding.
- The action heated up in Round 5, with both fighters landing 26 punches each, making it an even contest.
- As the fight headed into the final round, Round 6, Tommy Fury and KSI thought they had secured the victory, indicating the closeness of the match.
