Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder for the second time and retained the WBC heavyweight title
British boxer Tyson Fury knocked out American boxer Deontay Wilder in the eleventh round and retained the WBC heavyweight champion title, in a dramatic conclusion to a trilogy that is set to become a boxing classic.
The most anticipated fight of the year lived up to expectations, with both fighters hitting the canvas until the undefeated 'Gypsy King' finally knocked out Wilder.
The 15,820 spectators at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada erupted with excitement over Fury's epic second consecutive victory against Wilder, with whom he drew in the first installment of this fierce rivalry in 2018.
Fury now has 31 wins and one draw in his career, while Wilder stands at 42 wins, two losses, and one draw.
"Never doubt me", said Fury after the fight. "When things get tough, I will always deliver", he added.
"It was a great fight, like any trilogy in history," said the current WBC champion. "I won't make any excuses, Deontay is a great boxer. I always say that I'm the best fighter in the world and he's the second best."
At 33 years old, Fury may now seek a heavyweight title unification fight with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO belts.
Deontay Wilder, 35, displayed incredible resilience but it wasn't enough to regain the belt he lost to Fury in 2020 after five years in his possession.
