Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to become the new WBC heavyweight champion

Wilder vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury brilliantly stops Deontay Wilder in seven-round masterclass in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury produced a brutal and brilliant masterclass to batter Deontay Wilder to a seventh-round stoppage, becoming world heavyweight champion again.

Fury knocked Wilder down twice, completely controlled every moment of their fight, and forced the towel to be thrown in by the champion’s corner during an onslaught.

“I just wish that my corner would’ve let me go out on my shield. I’m a warrior. That’s what I do.” Wilder reacted after the loss.

Wilder has 30 days to trigger a third fight after a trilogy contract was signed earlier.

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