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TYSON FURY stunned fans with his wrestling skills during his WWE debut at Crown Jewel despite only a month of training for the sport.

The Gypsy King - who had swapped the boxing ring for wrestling's squared circle - beat Braun Strowman via count-out after delivering a huge KO punch to the Monster Among Men in Saudi Arabia.

WWE icon Triple H had already talked up the Brit's skills ahead of the match and the unbeaten heavyweight did not disappoint.

The typically charismatic Fury had already delighted the crowd in Riyadh by making his entrance in traditional Saudi dress, surrounded by fireworks and lasers.

A match which lasted just over eight minutes showcased the Brit's newly-developed skill-set, as he performed a roll-through, kip-up and a drop toe hold.

Despite making his name for the damage he can do with his hands, Fury even proved his athletic prowess by countering Strowman's shoulder tackle with an assisted dropkick at one stage.

The Gypsy King also sent fans wild by reenacting his final-round revival in his first fight against Deontay Wilder in true The Undertaker style.

The match came to an end when Fury rocked Strowman with a wicked right-hand punch, the 'Dosser Drop', that sent him flying out of the ring.

The Monster Among Men was unable to get to his feet on the outside and get back inside the ropes before the referee's count reached 10, handing lineal champ Fury the count-out win.

The 31-year-old boxer later shared his own personal pride at the event in an interview with WWE.com after the match.

He said: "It was absolutely fantastic. Great experience, I'm just really happy to be here in Saudi Arabia and a massive show.

"Braun is definitely the Monster Among Men, when I hit him with that power driving right hand, I can't believe he got back up and slammed me to the floor.

"It was a bit of a cheap shot after the bell but what can we do? It's WWE."

Fury also refused to rule out future appearances in the squared circle but stated that he has unfinished business in the boxing world first.

He added: "I've got a big fella called Deontay Wilder to see too February 22nd, and then we'll see where we go from there."

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