Fury’s Fury
Tyson Fury’s recent defeat of Oleksandr Usyk has sparked controversy, with many questioning the referee’s decision to stop the fight. However, promoter Eddie Hearn has defended the referee’s actions, arguing that Fury was clearly winning the fight and that Usyk was in danger of being seriously injured.
Usyk’s Danger
Usyk was taking a lot of punishment, Hearn said. He was getting hit with some big shots, and he was starting to get wobbly. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight.
Hearn also pointed out that Usyk had been knocked down twice in the fight, and that he was clearly losing on points.
Usyk was behind on the scorecards, Hearn said. He was not going to win the fight. The referee made the right decision to stop it.
Referee’s Duty
Hearn’s comments echo those of the referee himself, who said after the fight that he had stopped it to protect Usyk from further injury.
I felt that Usyk was in danger of being seriously hurt, the referee said. I had no choice but to stop the fight.
The referee’s decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans believe that he stopped the fight too early, while others believe that he made the right decision.
Hearn’s Reputation
Hearn is one of the most powerful figures in boxing, and his comments are likely to carry a lot of weight. His defense of the referee’s decision is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the outcome of the fight.
It remains to be seen whether Hearn’s comments will sway public opinion. However, it is clear that he believes that the referee made the right decision, and that Usyk was in danger of being seriously injured.
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