Tyson Fury vs Whyte LIVE: Result as Fury knocks out Whyte at Wembley
Follow all the fallout from Fury vs Whyte at Wembley Stadium
Tyson Fury retained the WBC heavyweight title with a stunning knockout of Dillian Whyte on Saturday night, remaining unbeaten by stopping his challenger in the sixth round at Wembley Stadium.
A crowd of 94,000 had gathered in the London venue to watch one of the biggest clashes in the history of British heavyweight boxing, and both fighters received plenty of cheers as they made their entrances for the main event – though Fury, 33, was clearly the fan favourite for those in attendance. The “Gypsy King” entered the fight undefeated and emerged the same way, improving his record to 32-0-1 (23 knockouts), while handing Whyte the third loss of the Jamaican-born Londoner’s professional career.
Fury had looked the sharper fighter all throughout the bout as Whyte, 34, struggled to manage range. The challenger was jabbing from too great a distance and missing with wild overhand rights as he looked to get closer to the champion. Late in the fifth round, Fury stung Whyte with a one-two. One round later, it was all over. Whyte parried a jab but left his right hand high, obscuring his own vision as Fury drilled an uppercut into the “Bodysnatcher”’s jaw. Whyte collapsed to the canvas, and although he beat the referee’s count, the fight was waved off as Whyte fell into the official’s arms. “I think this is it, it might be the final curtain,” said Fury afterwards, having claimed ahead of the event that he would retire. “And what a way to go out”. Follow all the fallout from Fury vs Whyte, below.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 8
A flurry of body hooks by Essuman, then he lands a mean left hook up top as Tetley’s hands are low!
Tetley looks for some respite, leaning on Essuman on the ropes. They move into the centre of the ring but are still holding one another.
It’s not been the most free-flowing bout, but it hasn’t been too bitty either.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 7
This is turning into a war of attrition.
Essuman tees off to the head of Tetley! A quick combination.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 6
Tetley evades a flurry from Essuman and touches the champion with a couple of well-timed jabs.
More clean jabs from the challenger. Essuman is swinging big and landing little.
He does connect with a jab, however, and Tetley winces.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 5
Essuman comes forward and raises his guard as Tetley throws an uppercut and hook to try to keep the champion at bay.
Good head movement from Tetley as he boxes going backwards. Clean right hand from Essuman now, though!
Tetley holds him, but Essuman is launching mean strikes in close.
They separate and Tetley lands a clean one-two.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 4
A sharp counter left hand seems to stun Essuman slightly.
He slings a right straight into the torso of Tetley.
A right hook conneccts for Tetley, though he doesn’t get all of it.
Essuman now lands a couple of smart, lead left hooks.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 3
Essuman is doing his best work in close, mainly to the body.
He fires off a good left hook to the head of Tetley in one of many clinches.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 2
The welterweights exchange jabs. Tetley still looks to be the more accurate fighter.
Now a jab lands for Essuman, who starts to improve as the round goes on.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Essuman vs Tetley – Round 1
Wide left hook to the body by Tetley. Essuman now backs him up. One-two lands for southpaw Tetley.
Essuman just about connects with a right hook to the body as Tetley circles away. Now Essuman jabs low.
Left straight is on the money for Tetley. The pair clinch and Essuman digs in some body shots.
Some messy exchanges now, with neither man landing much of note.
They’re starting to brawl and Essuman connects with a hook up top, his best shot so far.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
One more fight before the big one...
Ekow Essuman defends his Commonwealth, BBBofC British and IBF European welterweight titles against Darren Tetley.
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