Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder result: Heavyweight fight ends in controversial split decision draw
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Your support makes all the difference.Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder battled to a controversial draw in a thrilling WBC heavyweight title fight in Los Angeles.
The British boxer returned from a lengthy lay-off due to drug addiction, alcoholism and mental health problems to the verge of becoming a two-time world champion after an expert display of tactical championship boxing
Wilder's two knockdowns, in the ninth and 12th rounds, dragged him back into a contest he looked all set to lose as he keeps his WBC strap after an eighth title defence. Follow the latest reaction below.
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What must be taken from that is how brave and impressive Jason Welborn was, he at times looked to have really hurt Jarrett Hurd.
The punch to end the fight was lovely though and there was no coming back from it. Hurd retains his belts.
A fantastic punch to the gut and Hurd remains the unified champion of the world.
Little known Jason Welborn will walk away from the Staples Centre with plenty more fans than he had before.
Jarrett Hurd after victory
"I feel good. It [my shoulder] didn't bother me at all. I felt good. We definitely want [Jermell] Charlo. I'm no 1 right now."
The pair just traded words in the ring and almost had to be separated.
Well, well, well.
The time has arrived.
Up next, Tyson Fury will face Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
The Indy sport desk put our predictions in yesterday. I went with a Wilder knockout win because I think he just won't stop at any point tonight.
See what our expert panel including the likes of Steve Bunce have predicted.
National anthems done.
It's ring walk time and first up, here comes Tyson Fury.
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