Briton Tyson Fury is the new world heavyweight boxing champion, after defeating the defending WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO and The Ring magazine champion Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision in Dusseldorf, Germany.
As reported by the agencies, Fury (27) dominated against Klitschko during almost the entire match.
This was his 25th win in as many career appearances.
On the other hand, Klitschko (39) suffered his first defeat in his 19th defense of the champion's title, and in total it was only his fourth defeat in his 68th professional appearance.
"This is a new era of boxing. Vladimir is a great champion, but in the ring he fought for his bare life. I thought I would need a knockout in Germany, but the judges recognized that I dominated. Vladimir was the champion, but everything comes to an end. I will be the most charismatic boxer since Muhammad Ali," Fury said.
He moved fantastically for a man of 206 centimeters and 112 kilograms. He was changing the guard, driving Vladimir crazy, who didn't have a stable target like in previous matches. He knocked down one of the best technicians in the history of boxing and is deservedly famous. The victory over Klitschko was his 25th in a career of 25 matches.
"I knew I was going to win the world title. It was my destiny. Ask any of my family. My brother Shane and I sparred in the kitchen. We didn't have gloves. We wrapped towels around our hands and fought. I knew I was going to win Wladimir. I think he knew too. Thank him for the chance and if I'm going to be half the champion he was, I'll be a happy man," added Tyson Fury.
Klitschko: I want a rematch with Fury
Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko said that he will fight Tyson Fury again, after the victory of the British in the fight for the title of world champion.
Fury beat Klitschko on points after 12 rounds.
"I lost, but the fighter is still in me. When we make a deal and find out all the details, we will inform everyone about the date of the rematch. Tyson was faster and better than me in this match. I was not able to find the right answer to his strategy." Klitschko said as reported by BBC Sport.
The new world champion, Tyson Fury, pointed out that he can't wait for the rematch with Klitschko, but also reiterated that the Ukrainian is a great champion.
"I love challenges and of course I'm looking forward to the rematch. Who knows what the rematch will bring us, but I want to be at least half as good a champion as Klitschko. Few people believed in my triumph, and I didn't take shortcuts to get to this moment," he said is Fury.
Who is Fury?
- It was named after Mike Tyson
- He was born into a family of Irish origin
- Father John Fury fought in Roma fights without gloves
- Until his marriage with his wife, Paris slept in a trailer while his wife lived with her parents, it's an Irish traveler tradition
- Venezuela and Prince, the names of the daughter and son, are written on the shorts
- He wanted to name his son Jesus, his wife Paris did not allow him to do so
- His father John was sentenced to 2011 years in prison in 11 for gouging out an acquaintance's eye at a car auction.
- He grew up in Manchester, he supports United
- In one match, he managed to punch himself in the head
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