TNT SPORTS commentators were convinced Tyson Fury was "troubled" by an issue from the first round against Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King suffered the first defeat of his career as the Ukrainian won via a split decision . 1 Tyson Fury was left bloody nosed from the first round Credit: PA Usyk 's win saw him be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Last night's bout got off to an even start but Fury appeared to have sustained damage early. TNT Sports commentators Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodall said in the third round: “He keeps pawing at the nose. That’s been troubling him since round one.
” Fury dealt with it and began to take control of the fight. But by the latter stages Usyk had battled back, with his rival's nose appearing to be further busted. He was seen wiping blood away with his gloves during the bout.
And things worsened for him in round nine when Usyk peppered him with several powerful punches. Fury stumbled around the ring before slumping on the ropes. Most read in Boxing BELT UP Usyk set to be stripped of undisputed world champion status WEEKS after Fury win WHEELY PLEASED Moment Celtic fan celebrates trophy day with bizarre title party souvenir ROAD HORROR Police van in horror smash with SUV as vehicle flips & lands on side on street STAND OFF Rangers & Hearts fans clash in nasty scene as away fans appear to breach security CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS Fusy vs Usyk: Round by round verdict HERE'S how S.