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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 gets press to sing American Pie after Deontay Wilder draw

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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.

Tonight's undercard will get underway from around 2am.

A reminder of all the fights prior to Fury-Wilder.

Jarrett Hurd (c) vs Jason Welborn, super welterweight

Mark Anthony Barriga vs Carlos Licona, strawweight

Luis Ortiz vs Travis Kauffman, heavyweight

Joe Joyce vs Joe Hanks, heavyweight

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 01:35

If you're thinking of putting on a late bet, look no further than our tips.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 01:51

AND THE NEW!

Oleksandr Gvozdyk knocks Adonis Stevenson out in the 11th to win the WBC and lineal light-heavyweight titles of the world.

Wow.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 01:58

Look who's arrived at the Staples Centre.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 01:59

Tyson Fury is in the building. Looking sharp.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:03

Frank Warren speaking at ringside

"This is the biggest fight in heavyweight boxing for years. This could be a history making moment for him [Fury] and British boxing.

"We would have preferred him to have a few more fights but sometimes you've got to seize the day."

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:04

Joe Joyce vs Joe Hanks will be the first fight on tonight's undercard. The two men will be arriving in the ring shortly.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:12

Full fight report as Gvozdyk knocks out Stevenson to claim WBC light heavyweight title

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:14

Joe Joyce and Joe Hanks are in the ring!

Live updates to follow.

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:14

Tyson Fury's professional boxing record:

27 fights

27 wins

19 KOs

The last three have taken just under three years

Francesco Pianeta (UD)

Sefer Seferi (RTD, fourth round)

Wladimir Klitschko (UD)

Adam Hamdani2 December 2018 02:17

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