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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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Fury's corner

From the vault: Read the remarkable story about how Tyson Fury has teamed up with a relatively unknown trainer who has guided him through his boxing comeback

Jack Watson1 December 2018 21:36

Fury: The big interview

Two years ago, Fury was contemplating killing himself at the wheel of his brand new Ferrari. Tonight, he fights Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles for the prestigious WBC heavyweight title

Luke Brown sat down with Tyson Fury in Los Angeles to talk everything from his darkest days to his comeback.

Jack Watson1 December 2018 21:40

  ↵There is a lighter side to Wilder, the man who calls his boxing 'alter ego' the Bronze Bomber.

Adam Hamdani1 December 2018 21:41

The argument for Wilder

For Wilder the bout is everything Fury already experienced in his German whirlwind, realisation, vindication, popularity, legacy

Jack Watson1 December 2018 21:41

Fury's spies say Wilder is not ready

Freddie Roach has been working with Fury and says his reports from Wilder's camp suggest the American is not ready for the fight

Jack Watson1 December 2018 21:42

Rematch clause?

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder could be destined for an immediate rematch regardless of the outcome of their WBC heavyweight title fight.

The rivals finally fight on Saturday evening at Los Angeles' Staples Center and Press Association Sport understands that, unusually, both fighters have rematch clauses in the event of their first professional defeat.

While the most common circumstances are for the defending champion, in this case Wilder, to have such an option, it has also been extended to the 30-year-old Fury, who had not planned such a dangerous fight so soon into his comeback and who is still regarded by some as the division's lineal champion.

It is even likely that a London football stadium, like where Anthony Joshua has established himself as the IBF, WBA and WBO champion, would be considered as the venue for a potential rematch in the spring.

Both fighters have again this week been critical of Joshua for, in their view, being unwilling to risk bouts against either of them, and also discussed their willingness to fight each other in a rematch.

Also considering the potential for a rematch, Fury's promoter Frank Warren told reporters: "It's a great fight and if it turns out as I expect I'm sure there'll be a rematch.

"I would love it to be in London; if it's a good fight straight into a soccer stadium. If Wilder loses he'd have to make a statement. Tyson would fight anywhere; he's a traveller, he's done it many times. I don't think Wilder wanted to come to London, that's why Tyson (travelled). Tyson will fight in the UK again." (PA)

Jack Watson1 December 2018 21:46

It's clear who has the support in LA

Jack Watson1 December 2018 22:02

By the way, if you've not seen this, you probably should.

It's a little bit awkward. But do it.

Adam Hamdani1 December 2018 22:14

Once a potential rival of his own, (An)Thony Bellew knows what he wants to happen tonight.

Adam Hamdani1 December 2018 22:36

Lennon Lewis' final prediction?

He can't make one. It's just too close to call.

Adam Hamdani1 December 2018 22:46

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