Tyson Fury: record, next fight and profile →
In an incredible back-and-forth that included five knockdowns and countless exchanges, Tyson Fury retained his WBC Heavyweight World Title and lineal crown with an eleventh-round TKO win over former long-time champion Deontay Wilder in an ESPN+/FOX Sports pay-per-view live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Fury, Wilder Trilogy Fight Official Scorecards - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In a trilogy showdown for the WBC heavyweight title, Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) had to overcome two knockdowns, scored three knockdowns of his own to eventually stop Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) in the eleventh round of their trilogy fight.
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - Great back and forth action as Tyson Fury dominated the stats, outlanding Deontay Wilder 150-72 in total punches including 114 power shots - the most ever against Wilder.
By Keith Idec - LAS VEGAS – It took Tyson Fury 10-plus rounds Saturday night, but the huge heavyweight finally emphatically finished his trilogy with Deontay Wilder.
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Trilogy Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will collide for a third time, for the WBC world title, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Deontay Wilder was frustrated when he learned early in July that Tyson Fury pulled out of their third fight due to COVID-19. Once the former WBC heavyweight champion overcame the initial disappointment of yet another delay, Wilder viewed the additional time to prepare as a bonus. The 2½-month postponement of their third bout gave Wilder a chance to continue honing his game plan while working with a new head trainer, Malik Scott.
LAS VEGAS, NV - On Saturday night Tyson Fury (30-0-1) and Deontay Wilder (42-1-1) will renew acquaintances when they meet for the third time at the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip. The fight will be distributed on ESPN+ PPV and Fox Sports PPV.
LAS VEGAS – Tyson Fury figures he won’t have to fight Dillian Whyte after he defeats Deontay Wilder again Saturday night. Whyte is the WBC interim heavyweight champion and apparently the mandatory challenger for Fury’s title. Fury thinks Whyte and his handlers have made a matchmaking mistake, though, for the London-based contender’s upcoming fight.
Robert Helenius noticed a different Deontay Wilder when they sparred recently in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Helenius sparred several times per week with Wilder, usually for three or four rounds per session, since the veteran heavyweight arrived in Wilder’s hometown from Finland to complete camp early in September. The 6-feet-6 Helenius is preparing to fight a shorter opponent in 6-3 Adam Kownacki, but sparring against the slightly taller Wilder has helped keep Helenius sharp while also providing Wilder with work as he gets ready for the taller Tyson Fury.
LAS VEGAS – Tyson Fury didn’t dispute the possibility of Deontay Wilder working out new wrinkles in his game during their third fight. The motivated former WBC heavyweight champion has worked with his new chief second, Malik Scott, for about a year-and-a-half. That’s more than enough time, according to Fury, for Scott to have tweaked Wilder’s style and better prepared him to face Fury for the third time Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.