All hail the Gypsy King.
Tyson Fury has once again outlasted great rival Deontay Wilder in an epic, 11-round fight that we’ll be talking about for years to come.
Whether it’s the final blow that has been called the ‘KO of the year’, or the series of knockdowns leading up to it that saw the bout swing back and forth like a pendulum, the boxing world – and fans all over the globe – simply couldn’t get enough of it.
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British presenter and iconic boxing commentator Adam Catterall led the chorus of tributes for the fight, describing it as ‘the best’ he’s ever seen.
But you didn’t need to be a boxing fan to know exactly how special it was, with NBA legend and another greatest of all time candidate in LeBron James among many to weight in with praise for the Gypsy King, and the quality of the Las Vegas fight.
Hollywood (and combat) royalty also was left in awe, with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tweeting that the fight was ‘one of the greatest… I’ve ever seen.’
Wilder’s stirring effort to stay on his feet despite a barrage of hits from Fury in the later rounds also didn’t go unnoticed.
But Fury’s biggest fan was undoubtedly – and would we have it any other way? – himself.
Kurt S
Roar Pro
Fury was taken down in the 4th (?) twice in a bout 1 minute. Judge gave him a long 10 count but he never looked totally stunned. Wilder showed courage but gassed out in the later round yet somehow held on at the end of each of the later rounds and occasionally countered strongly. Fury couldn't end Wilder in fight two even when it was clear Wilder's legs and balance were gone from the early rounds. Wilder has been closer than the results have shown. But it was a mighty battle for the ages.
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
Yet to see the fight but there was never any doubt of Fury’s heart or quality. It does sound like any doubts on Wilder we’re quashed. Good for both of them. Usyk awaits for Fury. I’m guessing Joshua isn’t that attractive for him now