Fury knocks out Wilder, wins WBC heavyweight title - Breaking The News

Fury knocks out Wilder, wins WBC heavyweight title

23 February

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British boxer Tyson Fury won the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title on Sunday after beating Deontay Wilder via technical knockout in Round 7 in MGM Arena in Las Vegas.

Prior to the knockout, the so-called Gipsy King knocked down Wilder twice, dominating the opponent through the match by winning each of the opening six rounds.

In 2018, Fury and Wilder already met in WBC heavyweight championship match at Staples Center in Los Angeles with American boxer retaining his title after a 12-round split decision draw.

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