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Tommy Fury secured a majority decision win over KSI in a contentious match in Manchester, headlining the MF & DAZN: X Series 010 — The Prime Card event. KSI came out strong from the start, with Fury only gaining ground in the third round. Fury also had a point taken away for an illegal punch.
Post-fight, KSI labeled the outcome as a “robbery” and demanded a rematch, while Fury announced he was stepping away from crossover boxing. The event also featured a surprising loss for Salt Papi, a peculiar performance from Dillon Danis, and an interesting tag-team bout. However, the fight, which was expected to be won in a dominant fashion by Tommy Fury, turned out to be a disappointment. This is because Fury couldn’t secure a knockout like he said he would, and KSI put up a neck-and-neck fight against him. Thus, the bout’s upset is echoed by fans. Not only fans but even renowned names like Ryan Garcia and Claressa Shields have criticized the fight. Most importantly, the judges’ decision shocked most boxing fans, as they felt that the decision should have gone either way.
How KSI vs. Tommy Fury upset fans and boxers like Ryan Garcia
Fan reactions to the Tommy Fury vs. KSI fight are a mix of humor, skepticism, and outright disbelief. Furthermore, boxers like Claressa Shields, ‘King Ry’ haven’t shied away from ridiculing the fight on account of their performances.
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Starting off on a lighter note, Jake Paul pokes fun at KSI’s receding hairline, offering some comic relief amidst the controversy.
Only thing that got robbed is his hair line
It’s okay KSI me too it’s gonna be okay bubba
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 14, 2023
Shifting gears, Ryan Garcia criticizes the fight’s lack of action, likening it to a slow dance due to excessive hugging.
They might as well just went to a slow dance together with all that hugging 🤗
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 14, 2023
Adding to the skepticism, Claressa Shields agrees with Ariel Helwani that the fight seemed ridiculous.
I agree with @arielhelwani this fight is ridiculous
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 14, 2023
However, the tone turns serious as another fan calls the decision “daylight robbery,” pointing out KSI’s strong start and Fury’s point deduction.
Nah this is daylight robbery, Ksi won first 3 and Tommy got a -1 point deduction I’m baffled to how he hasn’t won
— Ben (@benjxyy) October 14, 2023
Finally, echoing the sentiment of injustice, another fan declared that boxing is “dead” if decisions like this stand. Overall, the consensus leans toward questioning the fight’s outcome and its impact on the sport.
They really gonna rob my boy @KSI like that well boxing is dead now
— Kevin (@Ak_udama) October 14, 2023
In conclusion, the Tommy Fury vs. KSI fight has become a flashpoint for debates about the sport’s legitimacy. This isn’t just a bout that ended in a contentious decision; it’s a moment that has triggered a larger conversation about what fans and professionals expect from the sport of boxing.
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