Tyson Fury: record, next fight and profile →
Tyson Fury's trainer, Ben Davison, has fired back at his boxer's father, John Fury, who called for an immediate decision to fire the entire team - after Fury won a twelve round decision over Otto Wallin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
LAS VEGAS – Otto Wallin lost for the first time as a professional prizefighter Saturday night. Wallin was still a winner in the eyes of his promoter and many others, though. The previously unproven heavyweight gave unbeaten lineal champion Tyson Fury such a tough time in their 12-round fight, Dmitriy Salita believes the Swedish southpaw established himself as one of the most formidable fighters in their division.
Frank Warren, the lead promoter for heavyweight contender Tyson Fury, admits that a proposed rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder could be delayed as a result of two severe cuts that were sustained during Saturday's win over Otto Wallin in Las Vegas.
Tyson Fury, Otto Wallin Fight Photos Gallery - T-Mobile Arena - 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. (photos by Mikey Williams)
Andre Ward 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.
Otto Wallin 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.
Ben Davison 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.
Bob Arum 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.
WBO, IBO, WBA, IBF world champion Andy Ruiz was not impressed after watching Tyson Fury overcome a severe cut over his right eye to win a unanimous decision against his gutsy Otto Wallin in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Tyson Fury’s father has called on the British boxer to change his support team in order to save his career. The 31-year-old sustained a large gash above his eyebrow and a smaller one in his eyelid in the third round on his way to a unanimous points decision over Otto Wallin in Las Vegas.