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
Liverpudlian Ball is unbeaten at 14-0 (7 KOs). Morecambe fighter Lowe’s professional record is 21-1-3 (6 KOs).
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Tyson Fury starts to walk out with Lowe and his team, but returns to the locker room in the end.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Isaac Lowe and Nick Ball go head to head next for the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title.
This should be a fun scrap.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
David Adeleye def. Chris Healey via fourth-round TKO (0:52).
Adeleye remains undefeated. He and Healey show mutual respect after the decision is announced.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Adeleye vs Healey – Round 4
A slow left hook from Healey barely lands, before he’s sent stumbling backwards by a right straight!
Now a left hook hurts him, and Adeleye only needs one more right straight to force the referee’s hand!
The fight is waved off.
Healey had only just started to take real damage, but his hands were dropping and he looked to have become dazed quickly.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Adeleye vs Healey – Round 3
Adeleye pumps out the jab, mainly to keep Healey at a distance, but one gets through – snapping back Healey’s head.
A rear uppercut and right straight connect for Adeleye. Healey returns fire and draws a big reaction out of Adeleye.
Another snapping jab from Adeleye and a right straight. Better accuracy from Adeleye here and some decent head movement.
He burrows a left hook into Healey’s stomach, before leaning back to evade a right hand from the southpaw.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Adeleye vs Healey – Round 2
Adeleye switches between the head and body, landing a nice hook into Healey’s fleshy midriff.
Adeleye is still a bit tentative, though, and his punches aren’t causing Healey a great deal of bother.
It’s a little scrappy and the pair repeatedly fall into clinches in the centre of the ring.
Adeleye ends the round with a sharp jab.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Adeleye vs Healey – Round 1
A patient start by Adeleye. Credit to Healey, he’s coming forward.
He even backs up Adeleye against the ropes briefly.
Adeleye with some good head movement, before he digs a harsh left hook into the body.
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte
Adeleye is 8-0 with seven knockouts; Healey is 9-8 (2 KOs).
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