Major controversy as Tyson Fury incredibly survives Oleksandr Usyk barrage despite being on verge of getting knocked out
TYSON FURY was literally saved by the bell in truly dramatic fashion against Oleksandr Usyk.
The unbeaten Gypsy King looked to be in total control of the undisputed world heavyweight title fight in Riyadh.
However, Usyk fought back in emphatic fashion in the ninth round.
And the Ukrainian absolutely peppered his opponent with a flurry of massive shots.
Fury was clearly struggling as he stumbled around the ring seemingly totally dazed.
Then he slumped down against the ropes and looked up pretty helpless.
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But just as Usyk was tightening the screw and looking to close in on a historic win, the referee pulled the pair apart.
And then the klaxon sounded followed by the bell as Fury escaped.
Usyk came out of the blocks flying and immediately put his opponent under pressure.
But the Gypsy King showed total confidence as he showboated to the crowd, leaning against the ropes and looking out into the crowd with his mouth wide open.
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Fury then dominated for large parts of the fight before the sudden turnaround in round nine.
And Usyk ended strongly before taking the victory with a stunning split decision - ending Fury's unbeaten professional record.
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