Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC heavyweight title

Tyson Fury has retained the WBC heavyweight championship after he won the third fight of his trilogy with Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

First Published Oct 10, 2021, 1:18 PM IST | Last Updated Oct 10, 2021, 1:18 PM IST

Tyson Fury has retained the WBC heavyweight championship after he defeated Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in the third fight of his triology.

In the 11th round of an all-time classic, Tyson Fury beat the Deontay Wilder by TKO (total knockout).

Following this win, Tyson Fury said, "It was a great fight, worthy of the best trilogies. I will not make any excuses, Wilder is a top fighter, he gave me a run for my money."

He added, "I always say I am the best fighter in the world and he is the second best. Don’t ever doubt me. When the chips are down I can always deliver.”