TYSON FURY may have emphatically beaten Deontay Wilder to claim the WBC heavyweight world title on Sunday but he was left with some noticeable war wounds of his own.
The stunning seven-round Las Vegas bout was utterly dominated by the Gypsy King, 31, before Wilder’s corner threw the towel in.
Fury appeared for his post-fight press conference with a collection of woundsCredit: PA:Press Association
The victor admitted to receiving a heavy punch to his left cheek in round oneCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
With the American treated for a badly cut lip and a bleeding ear as the fight continued, Fury himself picked up a collection of knocks.
Emerging for his press conference after a quick freshen up, the new champion bore a bruise above his left eye and between his eyebrows, a small cut on his bottom lip and a selection of grazes across his left cheek and ear.
The nature of the scratches suggest the fighter’s grappling was one cause of the knocks.
As the fight wore on, the Bronze Bomber resorted to clinching in a bid to slow down Fury’s barrage.
The new champion was deducted a point for leading with the head in round five as such clashes became an increasingly common feature.
Although Wilder’s deadly right hook failed to materialise at the MGM Grand, Fury accepted that his opponent did manage to land a blow or two.
He told Radio 5 Live: “I got caught in round one, on the side of the head.
“Bang, big right hand. But I answered him right back with one of my own – bang.
“I wasn’t buzzed but it hurt, I felt it for sure. It’s heavyweight boxing and Wilder’s a massive puncher so he won’t go down without swinging.”
That blow turned out to not be a sign of what was to come with Wilder subsiding to win just one round from all one of the three judges overseeing the fight.
But, despite his injuries, the defeated champion was left furious with his corner for quitting the fight while he was cornered by Fury and evidently struggling.
Fury inflicted plenty of damage on Wilder in returnCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Tyson Fury speaks to the press after beating Deontay Wilder by 7th round TKO, confirms interest in trilogy rematch
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
