If the referee didn't intervene the last 20 sec, Fury wouldve woke up in the hospital.

[Zelda]

At the brink of receiving some staggering left hands, Fury got saved by the ref, was already down 2 times but held up by the ropes.

Isn't that the very reason referees intervene? So that boxers do not wake up in the hospital.

The only argument is should the referee have waived off the fight or given a standing count? If the referee thought Fury could no longer continue, he would be justified to waive it off. But Fury did continue and was in total senses and able to protect himself, so referee did the right thing. Also, referees do give some leverage to champions or in big fights.

[diplo]

Also want to point out the slow count. The announcement of "1" to "8", it actually took 10 seconds. Could well have been counted out. Any fanboys who don't believe me go and time it.

[Haka]

Isn't that the very reason referees intervene? So that boxers do not wake up in the hospital.

The only argument is should the referee have waived off the fight or given a standing count? If the referee thought Fury could no longer continue, he would be justified to waive it off. But Fury did continue and was in total senses and able to protect himself, so referee did the right thing. Also, referees do give some leverage to champions or in big fights.

Yeah but after the fight he did his 'good small man schtick', and 'Usyk won because of the war', no class at all. Should be happy that he is still alive.

[tonysoprano]

He got knocked around the ring by a middleweight.

260 pound sack of garbage. That’s all Fury is.

[Zelda]

Yeah but after the fight he did his 'good small man schtick', and 'Usyk won because of the war', no class at all. Should be happy that he is still alive.

What Fury did has nothing to do with what the referee did. Fury's ego was hurt so he came up with an excuse after all he has been saying...middle weight, little man, rabbit, dosser, etc. Did you notice the press conference? Fury ain't even sure he will take the rematch. Others would say they want it tomorrow.

I believe Usyk won the fight 115 - 112 because I have it 7 rounds for Usyk and 5 for Fury plus the knock down.