Fury vs Wilder 3 LIVE: Result, highlights and latest reaction as Tyson delivers knockout
Tyson Fury brilliantly retained his WBC crown over Deontay Wilder after rising from the canvas twice in an instant classic in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury got up from two fourth-round knockdowns and stopped Deontay Wilder in the 11th round Saturday night, retaining his WBC title in a thrilling conclusion to a superlative heavyweight trilogy.
Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) finished Wilder for the second straight time in their three bouts, but only after a wild back-and-forth evening featuring five combined knockdowns.
"It was a great fight," Fury said. "It was worthy of any trilogy in the history of the sport. He's a top fighter, and he gave me a real (test) tonight."
Wilder was knocked down in the third round and appeared to be on his way out, but he improbably rallied to knock down Fury twice in the final minutes of the fourth.
Wilder (42-2-1) absorbed enormous punishment and appeared to be physically drained for much of the bout, but the veteran champion showed his toughness while still throwing power shots on weary legs.
Fury knocked down Wilder again with a concussive right hand midway through the 10th, but Wilder stunned Fury in the final seconds of the round.
Fury finally finished it in the 11th, sending Wilder face-first to the canvas with a chopping right hand fired from high in the air. Fury climbed onto the ropes in weary celebration before a frenzied crowd of 15,820 at T-Mobile Arena on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.
"Don't ever doubt me when the chips are down," Fury said. "I can always deliver."
Fury then broke into a rendition of "Walking in Memphis," in keeping with his post-fight tradition of serenading his crowds.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Good from Berlanga who lands a left uppercut followed by a jab to the side of the head. A short right to the body catches Coceres who falls back.
Berlanga’s found his range again, Coceres’ right eye is starting to swell.
Knockdown! Coceres backs onto the ropes and Berlanga tries to push his advantage but walks straight into a right hook and hits the canvas!
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Berlanga tries to find a way past Coceres’ jab and walks straight into a right hook. Berlanga tries to force Coceres into the corner but his opponent throws a two-punch combination that Berlanga guards against.
Another round with little action, probably edged by Coceres.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Coceres leaves himself open and Berlanga chins him with a sharp right hand. It seems to have cooled Coceres’ excitement and he retreats back to the outside.
Berlanga lands a jab and wins the round. His right hand continues to be a threat. Three rounds to go, this is a close contest so far.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
A great right hook from Coceres lands on Berlanga’s head. The American follows up with a combo but misses. Coceres steps inside and lands a one-two combination to the head.
The Argentine’s fans are starting to get excited, Coceres seems to have found his rhythm. Berlanga has some questions to answer.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Good work from Coceres using his jab quickly and then moving off. A big left hand lands on Berlanga’s chin but he shakes it off. Coceres lands another left hook.
Berlanga throws a few wild combos at the end of the round but that one goes to Coceres. That was a great round for him. Halfway through the fight now.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
The Argentine lands the first blow in the fourth with a counter right hook. He continues to circle the ring but Berlanga lands an over the top left.
It wobbles Coceres and Berlanga goes on the attack. He forces Coceres onto the ropes but the Argentine recovers and gets out of the corner.
Both fighters trade blows and Coceres lands with a right hook followed by a left uppercut. We’ve got a fight on now.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Coceres is really feeling Berlanga’s left hook into the body. The American is loading up for his powerful right but so far Coceres has avoided it.
Coceres lands a good left hook and shocks Berlanga who continues to target the body. It’s a better round for Coceres who’s movement has been an asset so far.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Coceres stays on the outside but breaks through with a few sharp jabs. Berlanga responds with a strong left hook to the body.
A nice quick combo from Berlanga lands with a left to the body and a right to the side of the head. He’s done enough to take the second round.
Fury vs Wilder 3 undercard: Berlanga vs Coceres
Berlanga throws a few jabs to ease into the fight, he throws a left uppercut that Coceres weaves away from. The Argentine keeps his distance before engaging a couple of jabs to the body.
Berlanga lands a glancing straight right at the end of the first round. Good start to the contest.
Fury vs Wilder 3: Redemption for Wilder?
In the pre-fight press conference Deontay Wilder spoke about his goals and how he feels heading into this fight.
"I don’t have nothing to prove,” he said
“I am in a great place, a great state of mind, have always been, have a lot of great people around me - this is a redemption, retaliation, retribution."
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