Jake Paul has told Tyson Fury that the response to his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk is more important than the actual result itself.
Usykbecame the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in nearly 25 years when he beatFuryvia split decision on Saturday, May 18 in Saudi Arabia.
Paul, who has his own blockbuster fight against Mike Tyson scheduled for July 20 –streaming live on Netflix– offered up his own advice forFuryafter the result.
“Losing is a part of any sport,” he penned onsocial media. “It’s about how you take the L and come back for the W.”
Losing is a part of any sport. It’s about how you take the L and come back for the W
The Ukrainian started the bout superbly, controlling the ring for the opening rounds, beforeFuryroared back into the contest and looked to be ahead on the scorecards come the middle rounds.
The ninth would prove to be vital for the outcome of the fight after Usyk scored a knockdown against The Gypsy King – who would have hit the canvas if not for the ropes – before being saved by the bell as the 10 count came to a close.
The fight went the distance as two of the three judges scored it 115-12 and 114-113 to Usyk, while the final scorecard had it 114-113 to Fury.
Usyk is now an undisputed champion at two different weight divisions, having already previously secured all the belts at cruiserweight prior to stepping up to heavyweight.
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A rematch clause in the contract will see Fury and Usyk go toe-to-toe once again later this year, understood to be tentatively scheduled for October 12.
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Paul, meanwhile, will take onTysonthis summer in a fight that will go on both oftheir professional records.
Tickets are now on sale for the bout, with some fans even being able to purchase a jaw-dropping$2,000,000 VIP packageto watch the fight in style.
Matt Hobkinson was a Senior Sports Writer at Dexerto. Matt is a dedicated football and Formula 1 fan and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports. He has previously worked at PA Media, Manchester Evening News, Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and others covering the region’s football clubs and sports stars.
