Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder to win WBC heavyweight championship

It was the first loss ever for Wilder in 44 fights

Published: February 23, 2020 09:48 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer, inputs from AFP

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Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch before Wilder's corner threw in the towel in the seventh round Image Credit: AFP

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Wilder's corner threw in the towel in the seventh round. Image Credit: Reuters

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Fury controlled the fight early, using his jab to keep Wilder from attacking. Image Credit: Reuters

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Fury, the boxer in the first fight, turned puncher as he dropped Wilder in the third and fifth rounds and was landing at will to the champion's head. Image Credit: Reuters

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Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder in the fifth round during their Heavyweight bout. Image Credit: AFP

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Tyson Fury in action against Deontay Wilder. Image Credit: Reuters

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Tyson Fury (L) punches Deontay Wilder during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title. Image Credit: AFP

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Tyson Fury (R) and Deontay Wilder exchange punches during their Heavyweight bout. Image Credit: AFP

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Tyson Fury (L) punches Deontay Wilder during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title. Image Credit: AFP

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Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder during the fight. Image Credit: Reuters

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Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder during the fight. Image Credit: Reuters

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Tyson Fury knocks down Deontay Wilder in the fifth during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title. Image Credit: AFP

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Tyson Fury celebrates winning the fight against Deontay Wilder Image Credit: Reuters

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