Despite Dominating Win Over Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk’s Injuries Makes It “Look Like He Came Out the Worst of It” In Fans Eyes

Oleksandr Usyk forced his will on Tyson Fury and left the Kingdom Arena with the undisputed crown. The fight stretched over 12 rounds, with both boxers pulling their best punches with brutal power behind them. The aftermath? Both looked battered and bruised after going to war. But it looks like the newly crowned champion received the worst punishment.

Usyk, 37, turned to his Instagram handle and shared an image of himself, giving a clear vision of his knuckles and face. When the Ukrainian champion showcased his injuries, the fans were in awe.

Oleksandr Usyk injuries: bandages and black eyes

The fans could notice that ‘The Cat’ had bandages over his left eye, a result of Fury’s relentless jabs and lefts throughout the fight. Moreover, Usyk has swollen, black eyes, with the darkened area underneath suggesting a difficult night in the office. During the fight, especially in the seventh round, he found it hard to open his left eye, but he overcame this and brought the fight to the British boxer.

Lastly, there were his bare knuckles, all red and with peeled off skin, which was caused by the 22-0 record holder’s desire to meet Fury in the middle of the ring. These injuries piqued fans’ curiosity as they flooded the comment section.

Fans praise ‘The Cat’s’ battle scars

One fan pointed out that Usyk appeared as if he had faced the brunt of a beating. Notably, the Simferopol native had Fury rocked in the ninth round, but he secured the win on the points. They declared, “Physically it looks like he came out the worst of it. But yes he won before anyone starts. A great champion.”

A user alluded to ‘The Gypsy King’s comments in the post-fight ring interview as he wished ‘Happy New Year,’ still reeling from the effects of exchanging punches with Usyk. They noted, “Usyk hit Fury so hard he wished everyone a happy new year in May.”

One boxing enthusiast called Usyk a “real beast” for turning in the performance of his career and never backing down in the fight.

A comment lauded Usyk’s mental strength, as handing a taller and bigger opponent like Fury a defeat was a daunting task. They believed it was possible because of the 2012 Olympic gold medalist’s belief and desire. The comment read, “Well deserved. Supreme mental strength. Beat Fury with belief and desire. No games, just pure boxing and determination.”

However, one fan referred to the rumors of Usyk’s broken jaw that were floating after the conclusion of their fight. The speculations have since been debunked by his promoter. They persisted and announced, “He needs to smile so we can see his jaw wired.”

Another fan praised Usyk’s strong chin and the ability to absorb a punch. They stated, “He is a warrior and I don’t think people speak on how well he takes a punch.”

Lastly, someone hypothesized that Fury would have been in worse condition as he was outboxed and found himself in a bad position often. They replied, “I suspect the big dosser Fury will look even worse.”

What do you make of this post by Oleksandr Usyk as he shows his injuries from the Tyson Fury fight? Do you believe he should run it back against Fury? Let us know in the comments below.