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Boxing legends have been voicing their opinions on Tyson Fury's fight with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night - and the views are split.
Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion of the four-belt era thanks to his split decision win over Fury, scoring 115-112, 113-114, 114-113.
Billed as the Ring of Fire, this gutsy showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was arguably the biggest of the 21st century.
Fury lost his spotless record of 35 wins without defeat and though he claimed he wanted to activate the rematch clause, the reaction to his prospects has been mixed.
Lennox Lewis, the former undisputed champion until he retired in 2004, wrote on X: 'Fury will learn from this and he’ll be back! Losing is also part of the game, it’s how you respond to a loss that makes all the difference.'
Is Tyson Fury declining or will he bounce back? Boxing legends have been having their say after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk
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Gervonta Davies said: 'One good round doesn't win a fight,' likely referencing round nine, where Usyk had Fury wobbling and almost counted out after a devastating flurry of blows.
However, Johnny Nelson thinks this could be the end for Usyk. he told Sky Sports: 'Tyson's team will have serious conversations about motivating him after this and get his mind back.
'Don't be surprised if Tyson walks away from this.
'What more can he do? How can he improve from that? This defeat would have done his head in and his heart in.'
Fury might have some choice words about that take and will know exactly how he can improve - beating Usyk in October.
After the fight, he expressed his desire to have a rematch and told Prince Turki to 'show me the money, baby'.
Manny Pacquiao would like to see a second showdown. 'Congratulations Usyk on becoming the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion in 25 years! Amazing fight from both Fury and Usyk. Fights like these are worthy of a rematch,' he wrote.
Terence Crawford said: 'Man y'all better put some respect on Usyk man. He definitely a candidate for #1 P4P
