Tyson Fury: record, next fight and profile →
Promoter Eddie Hearn felt Tyson Fury was "very lucky" to avoid his fight being stopped last Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He won a twelve round unanimous decision over heavy underdog Otto Wallin. If the fight would have been stopped, Wallin would have been awarded a TKO win - since the cut was caused by a punch.
Tyson Fury was supposed to win last Saturday night. He did. For those who recognize Fury’s claim to the historical throne of the heavyweight division, it should be counted as now five defenses of his place as champion. It didn’t come without a degree of the unexpected. Otto Wallin appeared to buzz Fury in the opening round. He cut him in the third.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Let’s make a few things clear. I admire, respect, and yeah… I even like Tyson Fury. The British big man boxed Wladimir Klitschko’s ears off in a fight I never thought he’d win. He rose from a Deontay Wilder combo that I thought had surely stopped him. And he fought through a mask of bloody adversity on S...
Heavyweight contender Otto Wallin believes Tyson Fury received every benefit, because of his star power, to continue fighting for the entire twelve rounds on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In the third round of their contest, Fury suffered a severe cut above his right eye. The eye grew worse as the contest continued, with Fury being unable to see for the majority of the contest. He even suffered a second cut, although not as bad, on his eyelid.
Dmitriy Salita, promoter of the fighter everyone is talking about this morning, Otto Wallin, wishes to congratulate the giant Swede for his unveiling and ascension into elite-level status in heavyweight boxing.
David Haye Video Interview - Tyson Fury overcame a terrible cut and a stiff challenge from Otto Wallin to successfully defend his lineal heavyweight title via unanimous decision (116-112, 117-111, 118-110) in front of 8,249 fans at T-Mobile Arena Saturday evening.
Chris Algieri Video Interview - Tyson Fury overcame a terrible cut and a stiff challenge from Otto Wallin to successfully defend his lineal heavyweight title via unanimous decision (116-112, 117-111, 118-110) in front of 8,249 fans at T-Mobile Arena Saturday evening.
LAS VEGAS – Tyson Fury’s difficult fight Saturday night had nothing to do with taking Otto Wallin lightly. Or so said Bob Arum, Fury’s co-promoter. Arum claims the brash Brit took Wallin very seriously from the time their 12-round heavyweight fight was made last month.
LAS VEGAS – Otto Wallin handled himself as commendably after his loss to Tyson Fury as he did during their fight. Though at least two of the judges’ scores seemed wider than Wallin deserved, the disappointed Swede didn’t complain. Wallin instead praised Fury for using his experience and intelligence in the ring to sway how the judges scored some of the close rounds in their 12-round heavyweight fight Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
LAS VEGAS – The cut along Tyson Fury’s right eyebrow obviously was about as bad as lacerations can be in boxing. Bob Arum, Fury’s co-promoter, still doesn’t think that grotesque gash will force them to push back his rematch with Deontay Wilder. Fury, the lineal heavyweight champion, and Wilder, the WBC champ, have signed contracts to fight February 22 in Las Vegas.