In a heated and unexpected turn of events, Tyson Fury found himself the subject of mockery by Oleksandr Usyk’s team during a workout session. This came after Fury bizarrely claimed that his recent loss to Usyk was due to the referee not providing him with sufficient help during the fight.

The incident occurred during a public workout session where members of Usyk’s team playfully mocked Fury’s controversial statements. They reenacted scenes from the fight, emphasizing Fury’s claim that the referee failed to assist him adequately. The light-hearted trolling included exaggerated gestures of referees stepping in to “help” during sparring, drawing laughs from onlookers and adding a layer of humor to the serious world of professional boxing.

“Oleksandr respects all his opponents, but sometimes you have to have a bit of fun,” said one of Usyk’s trainers. “Tyson’s comments about the referee were unusual, and we couldn’t resist having a little joke about it.”

Fury’s original claim came after his surprising defeat to Usyk, where he stated that the referee’s lack of intervention contributed to his loss. “I felt like the referee didn’t help me when I needed it,” Fury had said post-fight. “There were moments where I needed a bit more protection, and it wasn’t there.”

Usyk’s team seized on this narrative, turning it into a comedic routine that lightened the atmosphere of their training camp. The mockery was done in good spirits but clearly intended to highlight what they saw as an excuse from Fury for his defeat.

Despite the trolling, both camps remain highly respectful of each other’s abilities. The back-and-forth banter is seen as part of the larger psychological battle often waged between elite fighters and their teams. “Boxing is as much mental as it is physical,” a boxing analyst commented. “These kinds of mind games can play a role in the lead-up to a rematch or future encounters.”

As for Tyson Fury, he has yet to respond to the trolling directly. Known for his own sharp wit and mental toughness, it’s likely he will take it in stride and perhaps use it as motivation for any future fights with Usyk.

The incident adds an entertaining chapter to the ongoing rivalry between Fury and Usyk, keeping fans engaged and adding to the anticipation of any potential rematch. For now, the boxing world watches closely, waiting to see how this playful jab from Usyk’s team might influence the next moves of the two heavyweight champions.