Jake Paul has emphasized to Tyson Fury that the response to his loss against Oleksandr Usyk holds greater significance than the outcome itself.
Usyk’s split decision victory over Fury in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18 made him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in almost 25 years.
Paul, who is set to have a highly anticipated fight against Mike Tyson on July 20, which will be streamed live on Netflix, shared his own words of wisdom with Fury following the outcome.
“In a post on social media, he wrote, “Defeat is an inevitable aspect of sports. The true test is how one handles the loss and bounces back for a victory.”
Losing is a part of any sport. It’s about how you take the L and come back for the W
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 19, 2024
The Ukrainian dominated the early rounds of the bout, showcasing control over the ring. However, Fury made a strong comeback in the middle rounds and appeared to be in the lead according to the scorecards.
In the ninth round, a knockdown by Usyk proved to be crucial for the fight’s outcome. The Gypsy King would have fallen to the canvas if it weren’t for the ropes, and was ultimately saved by the bell as the 10 count ended.
The battle lasted the full length as Usyk was awarded the victory by two of the three judges with scores of 115-112 and 114-113, while the last judge recorded a score of 114-113 in favor of Fury.
Usyk has become an undisputed champion in two separate weight classes, as he had already obtained all the belts in the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweight division.
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 18, 2024
It has been tentatively scheduled for October 12 for Fury and Usyk to have a rematch later this year, as outlined in the contract’s rematch clause. The two will once again face each other in the ring.
Meanwhile, Paul and Tyson are scheduled to face off this summer in a match that will be recorded on both of their professional records.
Fans can now purchase tickets for the bout, and there is even a $2,000,000 VIP package available for those looking to watch the fight in luxurious style.
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