“Kept hugging like a bia***ch” – Fans trash KSI and Tommy Fury for clinching their whole fighting instead of boxing
The boxing bout between KSI and Tommy Fury did not meet expectations as the boxers kept clinching the whole fight. The fight result might also be controversial.
Follow Us
KSI vs. Tommy Fury (via Twitter)
KSI faced off against Tommy Fury in the main event of the Misfits Prime card. Tommy was the betting favorite, and most fans expected him to run through KSI. However, the YouTuber remained resilient in the entire fight. The bout ended in a majority decision win for Tommy Fury. However, the result will remain controversial as Fury had a point taken from his during the second round. The fight might not please fans as the fighters kept clinching the whole fight.
In the first round, KSI started finding his range with his awkward style. KSI looked focused. He landed some good shots in the first round. Tommy did not seem unfazed as he started to use his size advantage to wear on KSI. Tommy Fury landed a shot behind the head of KSI multiple times in the first two rounds. It led the referee to take a point from him.
After getting the point taken from him, Tommy started to play it safe with his striking. However, the duo started clinching every ten seconds. Tommy did not use his boxing ability to the fullest. He tried to go head-to-head against KSI rather than using his footwork and jabs to outclass KSI. Eventually, the decision went in favor of Tommy Fury.
The decision may been controversial as the fight remained very close. With a point deduction in the second round, KSI remained in disbelief at how the judges gave the decision to Fury. KSI protested the decision in the post-fight interview. Both Fury and KSI went back and forth during the interview. KSI looked visibly upset by the decision.
Fans react to KSI vs. Tommy Fury boxing bout
The decision became controversial due to the point deduction in the second round. Even with his custom mouthguard, luck was not on KSI’s side. Neither round seemed like a convincing round for either boxers. Fans went on the internet to debate the fight result. Check out some of the fan reactions:
The fans did not appreciate the fight. They complained that both fighters did not do enough to walk out as the winner. Some fans criticized KSI for clinching up every 10 seconds of the fight. The decision will remain controversial, and the duo might need a rematch to settle it.
In Case You Missed It!
Stay Updated!
Nidhin Shibu
(2536 Articles Published)