Tyson Fury has defeated Deontay Wilder.
Truetells Nigeria reports that British boxer Tyson Fury delivered a thrilling 11th-round knockout against American Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight crown.
This online news platform understands that Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 bout produced another classic on an electric night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States of America (USA).
Truetells Nigeria reports that its been 20 months since Fury dethroned the American. The 33-year-old had to show all his resolve and resilience to extend his undefeated professional record to 32 fights after twice being floored in the fourth round.
Tyson Fury sent his opponent sprawling in an explosive third, only to see Wilder recover and the Briton found himself on the end of the Bronze Bomber’s huge right hand twice in quick succession.
On the other hand, Wilder was hanging on by the end of the seventh but was still in a gruelling fight come the 10th, when Fury knocked him down once more, before delivering the final blow in the 11th to bring this particular chapter of heavyweight boxing to a close.
Speaking after the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 bout, Truetells Nigeria reports that the British boxer said: “I was down a couple of times, I was hurt, Wilder is a strong puncher,” said Fury.
“It was a great fight. I will not make any excuses, Wilder is a top fighter, he gave me a run for my money. I always say I am the best fighter in the world and he is the second best.
“Don’t ever doubt me. When the chips are down I can always deliver.”
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 highlights
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