Dillian Whyte has claimed that Tyson Fury won by illegally pushing him after landing an uppercut in the sixth round. Whyte was seemingly second-best in all aspects on Saturday night when came up against arguably the greatest heavyweight boxer in the history of the sport in the Gypsy King.
Whyte made it awkward for Fury at times, but the Wythenshawe fighter was able to perform to his top level during the fight, displaying all his abilities and keeping Whyte out of range before dropping his opponent with a swift and stunning knockout in the sixth round.
Whyte found little joy on the night, becoming frustrated quickly in the fight and swinging wildly in an attempt to catch Fury with one big punch. But that never came, as Fury's slick ability to dip and dodge before landing his own shots proved just too much for the Body Snatcher.
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It was an uppercut which was the decisive punch to end the fight but Whyte has claimed that it wasn't just the punch which earned Fury the win. After landing the devastating right hand, Fury motioned towards Whyte with a push - something the Londoner claims was an illegal move.
Whyte told Sky Sports: "I was buzzed, but I was trying to recover my senses. He proper, full on pushed me and I fell over and hit my head on the canvas, which is illegal. This isn't wrestling, it is boxing.
"As usual they let Fury do what he wants and he gets away with it. I should have been allowed extra time to recover. He pushed me and said to the referee 'don't let the fight go on'. The referee wasn't doing his shot.
"I got caught with a good shot - he's a bit taller than me and he landed his shot at range. I did not go straight down - he pushed me and I fell over and hit my head.
"It was a terrible job from the referee, but it is what it is. I should have had time to recover and go back to my corner. But Tyson Fury gets away with a lot of things."
Although Fury has made it clear that he intends to retire from boxing, Whyte hopes that this will not be the case as he would like to avenge his loss to the Gypsy King in a rematch. He added: "I hope he doesn't retire because I want another go."
After the fight, Fury claimed that he is one of the greatest heavyweights in history and that he feels he has little more to achieve in boxing. He said: "I am gonna go home with my wife and kids and become the second heavyweight after Rocky Marciano to retire undefeated - the two time ring magazine champion of the world. I was unbeatable at this game.
"I will not rule out exhibitions - I want to have fun and entertain. Big Francis Ngannou was here today - he's on my hitlist. Boxing ring, octagon, boxing gloves or UFC gloves - let's make it happen."
