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Published 07:32 2 Dec 2018 GMT
Updated 07:34 2 Dec 2018 GMT
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And 'The Gypsy King' has revealed why he didn't lose his temper after being denied a 28th consecutive professional win.
"I was telling my brothers and my family to keep quiet," Fury explained in his post-fight press conference.
"There were about 8,000 travellers and Brits who had come from around the world, maybe even 10,000.
"They probably would have smashed this arena up if I'd instigated it and I mean to the floor!
"I just wanted to be an ambassador for my country and my people."
The 115-111 score delivered by Alejandro Rochin has been slammed as egregious by most fans while British judge Phil Edwards was responsible for the draw verdict.
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Fury's head trainer Ben Davison commended his fighter for keeping his head when the Fury of old might well have brought about a chaotic end to the night.
"I think everyone should be thankful to Tyson for being so professional with his conduct when all of us sitting in this room know who won that fight," Davison said.
"He could have caused a riot if he'd kicked off about that scorecard.
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