When their favorite fighter loses, some people will try to come up with any excuse. This is perhaps why many boxing fans claim Oleksandr Usyk used an illegal inhaler in his title fight victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday night.
It turned out to be his cross.
This weekend was a huge opportunity for both Usyk and Fury to win all four heavyweight belts and become the first undisputed champions in over 25 years.That's a big deal, that's why the Saudi billionaire paid a heavy price Host the main event of Ring of Fire. Fortunately for everyone involved, the events of the 12th round did not disappoint for a second.
Usyk had to hurt his body and head in the middle rounds, but recovered nicely in the later frames to finish. The game is almost over in the 9th inning.He Robbed Fury – Who Was It? Stagger around the ring like a drunk dancer — and scored a huge knockdown that ultimately won him the match. official scorecard.
But did Usyk use an inhaler before the eighth round to gain an unfair advantage?
At first glance, fans of the fight appeared to catch Usyk holding something to the mouth in the corner after the seventh round. Naysayers and Usyk naysayers immediately claimed it was an illegal inhaler and could disqualify the Ukrainian champion (just listen) greg hardy). Fortunately, wiser heads prevailed and the video slowed down to show Usyk kissing the cross. It seems silly, but this kind of thing is what causes rumors to start.
Check out the video footage below and let us know if you see anything unusual.
Speculation is rife on boxing Twitter about what appears to be an inhaler used by Oleksandr Usyk between the seventh and eighth rounds. Did Usyk use an inhaler? no! ! ! pic.twitter.com/xalETwogxM
— MVO Uncensored & Brunch Boxing Co-Host (Matt) (@izdatyofaceee) May 19, 2024
Another video shows Usyk asking for a cross. Please refer to the following:
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