Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz result: Brit dispatches German in two rounds with stunning display
The lineal heavyweight champion put the German down in the second round before forcing the referee to step in
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Tyson Fury eased to victory on the occasion of his first fight in Las Vegas as he furthered his reputation as the world's finest heavyweight by stopping Germany's Tom Schwarz in the second round.
Fulfilling a lifelong ambition of finally fighting in the Sin City, at the revered MGM Grand, he showed a destructive edge he has rarely previously demonstrated to justify the significant interest he has generated in the US since his fight with Deontay Wilder.
Fury had perhaps re-established himself as the world's leading heavyweight with December's thrilling draw against the American, when his performance deserved victory, and his reputation grew to such an extent he signed a lucrative contract to fight on ESPN out of the US against an unremarkable opponent.
Concerns persisted that the rounded abilities he traditionally favours over power and strength meant he would win without the sense of drama generated against Wilder and instead effortlessly out-jab Schwarz in the same way he once did Dereck Chisora, but he instead fought to make a statement and succeeded in doing exactly that.
Wearing the US stars and stripes to and in the ring in an obvious attempt to further his growing popularity among Americans, he made a typically fast start to highlight the extent of the challenge the 25-year-old Schwarz faced.
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Fury is showing off his dazzling footwork backstage.
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Frank Warren provides an update on Tyson Fury.
"He's calm, collected, listening to music, very relaxed," Warren says.
"It's his debut on ESPN, there's been a lot of investment, this is important for him.
"He's used to handling pressure, I'm sure he'll thrive tonight.
"He's mentally so up for this. He is born to fight, it's all he wants to do.
"I'm expecting a lot of speed, hand work, he's got great footwork.
"I thought he (Josh Warrington) won it by three rounds, you have to go fight, you can't hold on at clinches, not a good clash of styles."
Tyson Fury's camp are grouped together in prayer before the final preparations.
Ring walks any minute...
Joyce on the tactics for the fight.
"Schwarz is going to come out swinging," Joyce says.
"Tyson will be slipping shots, moving around the ring.
"It might start off steady, you never know until the fight starts."
Famed trainer Teddy Atlas predicts Schwarz is taken out early.
The ESPN analyst said: "I believe Schwarz will last at least as long as the Anthems."
Tom Schwarz is all set to walk to the ring.
Schwarz chose Bob Marley for his ring walk music...
Now it's Tyson Fury, with his hood up, Frank Warren behind him.
Freed From Desire is the music he's opted for, the MGM comes to life.
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