Tyson Fury slams boxing politics as he hits out at 'dog s***' Oleksandr Usyk loss

Tyson Fury has spoken out on his December defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for the first time, claiming 'anyone in boxing' could see that he had done enough to secure a points decision over the Ukrainian.

Former cruiserweight and heavyweight undisputed king Usyk edged a tight and dramatic showdown on all three of the judges scorecards, having previously nicked a split-decision success in the first fight.

Fury undoubtedly produced a more polished showing in the rematch, although despite that, each of the ringside officials scored the bout 116-112 in the Ukrainian's favour - drawing widespread surprise across the boxing world.

Fury, clearly flabbergasted by the result, immediately stormed out of the ring, and less than a week later announced his retirement from the sport with a cryptic 'Dick Turpin' jibe, seemingly taking aim at the perceived Riyadh robbery.

Since then, the 36-year-old has remained in boxing wilderness, prioritising time with his family and friends instead of 'putting his health at risk' inside the ring.

Speaking to Boxing Social in Istanbul ahead of Wednesday night's IBA. Pro7 event, which features Albert Batyrgaziev vs Jazza Dickens, Fury lambasted his loss to Usyk, even suggesting 'politics' had played their part in the outcome.

"My last fight was a clear f****** victory for the Gypsy King!" he adamantly stated, opening up on the result for the first time.

Anyone in boxing could see that (I won the fight) - a complete load of dog s***, political, whatever you want to call it!

- Tyson Fury (Boxing Social)

"I never even did an interview, I just left the ring as soon as that thing was announced.

"I wondered what the f*** is going on here, but I accept it, I'm a man and I don't make excuses.

"On with the next thing, I got paid got laid and got out of there - and now I'm happy living my life in Morecambe, doing what I want, eating what I want and staying out until I want."

Speculation has continued to surface that Fury could still have his head turned in regards to a boxing comeback, with a potential showdown with domestic foe Anthony Joshua still gaining traction.

Matchroom's Eddie Hearn - Joshua's promoter - has recently reiterated his hope that the fight could still be made, although Fury has seemingly put pay to those plans.

"I ask myself, what would I come back for," he added.

"I've won every belt there is to win, I have more than enough money in the bank and, more importantly, to me, 'wealth is health'.

"I have put myself through a lot over the years and now I just enjoy training, keeping fit, lifting weights and running.

"I also do three or four boxing sessions a week too - although I can only do about 16 to 18 sparring sessions as I am retired, so yeah, I just do that now."

Mark Mothershaw

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