Despite missing out on what would have been a historic victory, Tyson Fury managed to maintain his composure in the ring.
Many felt that Fury deserved the win despite being dropped on two occasions by defending WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder on Saturday night.
Fury put on a boxing masterclass for long stages of the main event in Los Angeles’ Staples Centre but had to climb off the canvas twice, doing so dramatically in the final round when he initially looked to have been knocked unconscious.
The split draw was met with deafening boos from the crowd and it felt like the situation was on the brink of boiling over until Fury and Wilder embraced and promised to meet one another again.
And ‘The Gypsy King’ has revealed why he didn’t lose his temper after being denied a 28th consecutive professional win.
“I was telling my brothers and my family to keep quiet,” Fury explained in his post-fight press conference.
“There were about 8,000 travellers and Brits who had come from around the world, maybe even 10,000.
“They probably would have smashed this arena up if I’d instigated it and I mean to the floor!
“I just wanted to be an ambassador for my country and my people.”
The 115-111 score delivered by Alejandro Rochin has been slammed as egregious by most fans while British judge Phil Edwards was responsible for the draw verdict.
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Fury’s head trainer Ben Davison commended his fighter for keeping his head when the Fury of old might well have brought about a chaotic end to the night.
“I think everyone should be thankful to Tyson for being so professional with his conduct when all of us sitting in this room know who won that fight,” Davison said.
“He could have caused a riot if he’d kicked off about that scorecard.
“Really, he’s owed a thank you for being professional.”
