Tyson Fury is lauded for performance in defeat by Oleksandr Usyk... as fans claim he 'showed the heart of a lion' and was 'ROBBED' in split decision loss

Fans have praised Tyson Fury for his performance in his historic defeat by Oleksandr Usyk.

The two heavyweights put on a thriller over 12 rounds in Riyadh, with Usyk winning via split decision to be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the century.

They will have a rematch later this year, but Fury was left fuming after the bout, claiming people sided with Usyk because 'his country is at war' and claiming he in fact won.

The 'Gypsy King' then made a swift exit from the ring, having dominated the early stages of the fight before Usyk made a comeback, rocking his opponent in the ninth round.

Fans have given their support to the Brit on social media, with some claiming he was wronged on the scorecards in what was his first defeat of his professional career.

'Tyson Fury got robbed,' one fan posted on X in reaction to the bout. 'Showed a heart of a lion.'

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