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Tyson Fury serenaded the Las Vegas fighting crowd after knocking out Deontay Wilder in the 11th round to retain the WBC Magazine heavyweight titles and The Ring on Saturday night.
Fury closed his post-fight interview with a version of Marc Cohn’s hit “Walking in Memphis”. Fury changed the lyrics to say he was “walking in Vegas”.
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The “Gypsy King” was thrilled with the latest win over Wilder to close the trilogy with the heavyweight boxer. Fury closed the fight in the 11th round with another knockdown of the “Bronze Bomber”. Wilder had been knocked down a few times earlier in the fight and couldn’t get up from the last one.
Tyson Fury of England arrives for a heavyweight championship boxing match against Deontay Wilder on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo / Chase Stevens)
Fury started to grow strong in the later rounds, although he himself was knocked down twice earlier in the fight.
TYSON FURY MATCHES DEONTAY WILDER IN A HEAVY-DUTY CLASSIC WAR TO PRESERVE THE TITLES
Fury then landed a huge shot in the 10th round that grabbed Wilder and sent him to the ground. The referee continued the fight and Fury smelled blood in the water and started punching. Wilder replied at the end of the lap and looked to be gaining momentum.
Tyson Fury of England hits Deontay Wilder during a heavyweight championship boxing match on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo / Chase Stevens)
Wilder was taking more shots in round 11 including a nasty uppercut with 2 minutes left in the round. Fury then landed the final blow that sent Wilder to the ground.
Wilder walked to the back and didn’t stay for Fury’s vocals.
The crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas had a serious heavyweight fight and it lasted most of the night.
Tyson Fury of England celebrates after beating Deontay Wilder in a Heavyweight Championship boxing match on Saturday October 9, 2021 in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo / Chase Stevens)
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Fury improved to 31-0 in his career. Wilder fell to 42-2.
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