VIDEO: Tommy Fury Defeats KSI, Post-Fight Uproar Ensues
KSI vs. Tommy Fury has wrapped up.
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The co-main event of the Prime Card in Manchester Arena featured a showdown between KSI and Fury. The buildup to this fight was nothing short of entertaining, with Tommy's father John Fury flipping tables and headbutting plexiglass. Tommy had been adamant that KSI's boxing career would end with this fight. KSI said all the pressure was on Fury and that he'd be in for a surprise on fight night.
The two didn't hesitate to strike early and tied up near the ropes. KSI was bouncing around, and the two once again tied up. The referee gave them a decent amount of leeway before separating them. A straight left hand connected for KSI. Time was called after Fury landed a punch to the back of the head.
The action resumed and the two were swinging heavy leather. The round came to an end and both men stared each other down.
Fury connected with a right hand early in the second round. Yet another punch to the back of the head from Fury, and this time he was deducted one point. A right hand landed for KSI. Fury had a left hand, followed by a right. There was a lot of holding.
Round four was another clinch fest. A right hand barely missed from KSI. Fury missed on a left hand.
The rest of the fight was rather uneventful. Both men were constantly holding. With that said, KSI's movement seemed to give Fury some trouble. The bout went the distance and was in the hands of the judges. One judge scored the fight an even 57-57, while two other judges scored the fight for Tommy Fury. He defeated KSI via majority decision.
After the fight, KSI slammed the judges' decision and called it a robbery. Fury called KSI a "bum" and said it's back to YouTube.
Here are video highlights:
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