SOME fans are convinced that Tommy Fury’s victory over Jake Paul was “rigged”.
TNT claimed a split decision victory over the Problem Child in Saudi Arabia after years of bad blood despite being knocked down in the final round.
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Fury celebrated wildly in the ring after two judges scored it 76-73 in his favour with the other favouring Paul 75-74.
He then broke down in tears and declared he would accept a rematch if Paul wanted it.
And many fans believe that should happen as they feel his American opponent was robbed – despite the majority of viewers and experts agreeing that Fury edged it.
One tweeted: “Terrible, never seen a more rigged match than this.”
Another wrote: “That fight was absolutely rigged, my sweet, glorious, Disney Prince Jake Paul deserved the win by a landslide.”
A fellow Paul fan said: “Rigged fight clearly was a draw.”
While another tweeted: “The fight was rigged.”
Fury avoided a major slip up by getting up from the canvas to edge out the split-decision over Paul.
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Fury took home bragging rights, family reputations and most importantly remained unbeaten in Saudi Arabia.
Two judges scored the bout 76-73 in his favour with one going 75-74 to Paul, who scored a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
Fury was floored with just minutes to go with a jab, but seemed to lose his balance more than anything else.
The tearful 23-year-old star dedicated the win to his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and newborn baby daughter Bambi.
Fury said afterwards: “For the past two and a half years this has consumed my life but tonight I secured my own legacy.
“I dedicate this to my new baby Bambi at home and my missus, I miss you baby, I love you.
“I knew I would win this fight, I had the world and pressure on my shoulders but I came through. This is a world title for me.
“This was my first main event. I will come back bigger and better and stronger, if he wants the rematch he can bring it on.
“These are tears of joy.”
He added: “Jake was a true warrior. He was a better man than I expected.
“It was not a knockdown, it was a slip.
“He took good shots and he was much better than I thought he was.
“If he wants a rematch he can have it. I want to see my baby girl and my missus and spend some time at home””