TAUNTING TYSON
Tyson Fury taunts Deontay Wilder with showboating and putting hands behind his back
The Gypsy King took just one round to showboat as he put his hands behind his back and dance in front of The Bronze Bomber
IT TOOK Tyson Fury just one round to put his arms behind his back and taunt opponent Deontay Wilder.
Fury challenged for Wilder’s WBC heavyweight world title at the Staples Center in LA and the Gypsy King wasted no time in showboating.
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The challenger put his arm behind his back and goaded the WBC champion while he also stood in front of Wilder and danced after the end of round one.
Wilder and Fury exchanged in mid-range just before the bell for the first round with the champion landing a good left-hook.
Fury however, responded with a combination of his own as he tagged Wilder to head and body before dancing in front of the champ.
At the end of round two Fury called Wilder a 'dosser'.
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Fury is boxed well on the outside through the contest as the American Wilder struggled to establish his distance to land his signature right hand.
The Gypsy King has utilised his sharp footwork and ability to fight southpaw as he looks to bemuse Wilder.
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Wilder landed a right hand at the end of round eight which prompted Fury to bang his head with his gloves as he riled himself up.
Despite Fury's dominant start Wilder eventually made a breakthrough in round nine as he dropped his British opponent with a short left-hook right hand combination.
Fury maintained his form as he recovered well from the flash knockdown and even stuck his tongue out and once again goaded Wilder.
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In one of the most amazing and dramatic rounds in heavyweight history Fury was heavily dropped by a Wilder combination.
However, the Brit rose from the canvas to recover and see the final bell in what was an incredible heavyweight title fight.
Despite Fury's excellent performance the Brit saw his efforts earn him a draw after a split decision was announced.
Wilder's round nine and twelve knockdown's meant he did enough to hold onto his title - despite Fury seemingly building a commanding lead.
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After the fight Wilder claimed his two knockdowns of Fury was enough to see him earn a victory - much to the disagreement of those watching on.
Similarly Fury said he thought he should have won the fight while he credited Wilder as the second best heavyweight, behind himself.
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