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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder result: Heavyweight fight ends in controversial split decision draw

Adam Hamdani
London and Los Angeles
,Luke Brown
Sunday 02 December 2018 10:14 GMT
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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder battled to a controversial draw in a thrilling WBC heavyweight title fight in Los Angeles.

The British boxer returned from a lengthy lay-off due to drug addiction, alcoholism and mental health problems to the verge of becoming a two-time world champion after an expert display of tactical championship boxing

Wilder's two knockdowns, in the ninth and 12th rounds, dragged him back into a contest he looked all set to lose as he keeps his WBC strap after an eighth title defence. Follow the latest reaction below.


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BT Sport Box Office will exclusively show Wilder v Fury on December 1st, available to buy for just £19.95, find out more at www.bt.com/sportboxoffice.

Lennox Lewis on Anthony Joshua's position

"I think the second fight [between Wilder and Fury] should be in Europe. The second fight is going to be terrific, the fans won't be disappointed one bit. The fact it's a draw and there's going to be a rematch, he's [Joshua] basically frozen out for the next fight. It's going to take more time."

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 08:47

Badou Jack sends his well wishes to Adonis Stevenson and those closest to him.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 08:51

Some more information on the Adonis Stevenson situation.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:03

The Sauerland's have given their thoughts on Fury vs Wilder.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:11

Some fantastic footage of Tyson Fury with family, friends and his team after the fight.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:19

If you're just waking up now - good morning.

Here's everything you missed

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:31
Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:44

The heavyweight division.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 09:57
Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 10:17

The great Floyd Mayweather, after five rounds, had Fury vs Wilder as 5-0 to the Brit.

Stunning.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 10:33

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