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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Your support makes all the difference.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 makes offer to Schwarz
"Tom, god bless you, and listen, I want you to come to England and train with me for a bit," Fury told Schwarz after the fight in a behind-the-scenes clip on BT Sport.
"Hopefully, we'll try and get you on my next card, and that's a promise. I don't say things that I don't back up.
"I'd like to invite you to come and train with me, and you'll come back better."
Arum makes astonishing Fury vs Wilder 2 prediction
Bob Arum, Tyson Fury's promoter, has made an astonishing prediction for the highly-anticipated rematch against Deontay Wilder.
"That was amazing. Tyson Fury is a force of nature," said the Top Rank chief.
"This was one of the great shows I've ever seen and not just because of the boxing. He's an entertainer. He is truly unique.
"Now that he's in shape, he can knock out every heavyweight in the world. Deontay Wilder is not going five rounds with him. We will have another fight, then we will fight Wilder."
Fury's personality has left even the man who has seen it all in boxing stunned.
Bob Arum is so impressed, he has compared him to Muhammad Ali, who Arum promoted for several years.
Fury eyes biggest fight in the world
"I already beat him once so I'll beat him again, and he's going to get a fully match-fit, sharp Tyson Fury. It's the biggest fight in world boxing, and the biggest we'll see for the next few years. It doesn't get any bigger.
"It'll be brilliant to fight in New York (before then). I wanted to show a few things to the American public, to introduce myself properly.
"I showed a little bit of speed, boxing skill, my ability to slip and slide out of the way of punches and my ability to finish, which is important.
"I'm more active than I've ever been in my career, apart from the first year. I've always wanted to stay active, and I'm finally getting the opportunity to.
"I feel better with more weight on me, I put on an extra 10 or 11lbs from my last fight and I felt bigger and stronger for it."
↵Here's Steve Bunce's take from a memorable night in Las Vegas.
The love for Fury grows and Steve believes tonight's performance sets the table for a thrilling ride for years to come.
Read the full column from the MGM Grand below:
Fury takes shot at Joshua
It was inevitable, wasn't it?
Fury could not resist a little dig at Joshua after his contrasting fortunes on US soil two weeks ago.
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