Dillian Whyte says Tyson Fury push throughout knockout sequence was unlawful

FILE PHOTO: Boxing – Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte – WBC World Heavyweight Title – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – April 23, 2022 Tyson Fury in motion in opposition to Dillian Whyte Motion Photographs through Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON — Dillian Whyte believes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury acquired away with an unlawful push throughout their title combat on Saturday and has demanded a rematch after struggling a sixth-round technical knockout at Wembley Stadium.

Fury appeared to push fellow Briton Whyte after touchdown a devastating uppercut with one second to go within the spherical, finally forcing referee Mark Lyson to cease the combat.

“I used to be buzzed however clearly I used to be attempting to regather my senses and he correct pushed me and I fell over and hit my head on the canvas which is against the law,” Whyte instructed Sky Sports activities on Monday.

“This isn’t wrestling, that is boxing. I ought to have been allowed additional time to get better after which carried on preventing. I acquired caught, little question about it … (however) horrible job from the referee there.”

The undefeated Fury (32-0-1) mentioned after the combat that he was more likely to retire, holding a promise he made to his spouse Paris, however Whyte mentioned he was anticipating a rematch.

“He (Fury) mentioned he would retire. I hope he doesn’t retire, as a result of I need one other go,” added the 34-year-old.

“He mentioned you’re an excellent fighter, a real warrior, you’re going to be a world champion. I’m not a sore loser. You win some, you lose some, that is life.”

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