Roman Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight king Tyson Fury, found himself at the centre of a storm of boos this Saturday night, despite securing a knockout victory to maintain his undefeated record. The controversial stoppage during his bout in Germany left opponent Kevin Greenwood and the crowd in the Rudolf Weber-Arena furious.
Controversial Stoppage Mars Fury's Return
Fighting for the first time in eight months, Roman Fury dominated veteran Kevin Greenwood on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba event. With father John and brother Tommy Fury in his corner, the 29-year-old controlled the contest from the opening bell.
The fight's contentious moment arrived in the fourth round. With seconds remaining, Fury landed a body shot followed by a series of punches to the head. While Greenwood did not appear significantly hurt, the referee chose to step in and wave off the contest.
The reaction was immediate and hostile. Greenwood, who seemed intent on surviving the round, protested vehemently, waving his arms in frustration. His corner was visibly angered, and the German crowd expressed their disapproval with a chorus of boos that echoed around the arena.
Fury Reacts to the Hostile Reception
Despite the negative reception, Roman Fury expressed satisfaction with his performance after such a long layoff. "People forget about me, I've not fought in eight months," he stated post-fight. "This is a hell of a night for me. I want to thank the German crowd even if they don't like me - thanks for coming."
The win keeps his professional record perfect as he eyes a significant 2026 campaign. However, the nature of the victory has undoubtedly cast a shadow over his return to the ring.
Kabayel Stakes Claim for Usyk Showdown
In the main event, the spotlight belonged to Agit Kabayel. The WBC interim heavyweight champion delivered a statement performance, stopping the previously unbeaten Damian Knyba in the third round.
Under pressure to remain in line for a potential shot at unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, Kabayel was relentless from the start. He outworked and out-landed Knyba, eventually forcing the referee's intervention with a sustained barrage of punches.
"Last time I beat three monsters in the Riyadh Season," declared Kabayel post-fight. "Give me the world title fight. I'm ready. Really, I'm ready. Let's go." His manager, Spencer Brown, backed the call, suggesting the fighter is ready for a stadium-level event.
The night in Germany, therefore, delivered two knockout wins but two very different reactions: one fighter solidified his world title credentials, while another's victory was met with widespread disapproval.
