A spectacle...

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A war... (not forgetting Team Fury's decision to call it off when they didn't like the way Klitschko had his hands wrapped).

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A champion dethroned...

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And a new era, with a British fighter at the helm. Ladies and gentlemen, the first British world heavyweight champion in six years - Tyson Fury.

Goodnight.

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Ron Lewis from The Times has tweeted this quote from Tyson Fury's first post-fight news conference as the new champion of the world...

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The boxing is not over yet folks, not by a long chalk. 

If you're up partying, or just want to roll out of bed in your pyjamas, we will have a live text rolling from around 04:00 GMT as James DeGale defends his super-middleweight world title against Lucian Bute in Quebec.

The whole boxing world has united to congratulate its new heavyweight king Tyson Fury. 

Ricky Hatton is delighted, Hall of Fame legend Oscar De La Hoya pays tribute to Klitschko for his service and the great Evander Holyfield wonders who is next to challenge the furious one? 

So what options does Tyson Fury have now? Simple answer - lots.

He could take on the big American, Deontay Wilder in a fight which would see all four of the heavyweight titles on the line in one match.

Anthony Joshua - though young - has decimated everyone before him and would prove a massive money contest if the two Britons collided.

And you'd think Wladimir Klitschko will use a rematch clause - assuming there was one in the contract. But after being so heavily outpointed, big changes would be needed to return with the titles.

So Tyson Fury upset the form book tonight by ending the nine-year reign of Wladimir Klitschko. 

What did you think of Fury's performance? Tweet us using #bbcboxing

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Terry Flanagan, Scott Quigg, Tyson Fury and Anthony Crolla all hold world titles?

If boxing was a team sport, the city would be tough to beat at the moment.

Richie Woodhall
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"I think it's the greatest night of boxing I've ever commentated on. My hat goes off to him. He excelled in every department tonight and deserves to be heavyweight champion of the world."

Steve Bunce
BBC Sport boxing pundit speaking on Radio 5 live

"Looking at my notes going through the rounds, I don't know when Tyson did anything wrong.

"Seeing the joy and relief on Team Fury when the decision came, I wonder if they thought they would get it."

BBC Radio 5 Live

Do you want to listen to the moment Tyson Fury sang after his incredible win?

The good folk at BBC Radio 5 live have clipped it up for you so click here.

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Just think back to the drama.

A fight called off when Wladimir Klitschko was injured, a fight nearly called off today when the ring was deemed too soft, then a fight nearly called off when Team Fury were unhappy with the way Klitschko's hands were wrapped.

Then, a fight broke out, the rest is history. Wow.

WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has tweeted his interest in fighting Tyson Fury. 

There has not been a unified heavyweight champion of the world since Britain's very own Lennox Lewis held all the belts in 2003. 

Has Tyson Fury paved the way to his own run of heavyweight dominance tonight in Germany? 

More from the new world champion Tyson Fury: "If I can do half as well as Wladimir Klistchko I’ll be a great champion, it’s unfortunate he had to fight the furious one and lose his belts tonight.

"I told everybody. Everybody wrote me off - only my team and my family believed I could come here and do it.

"The so called experts said it couldn’t be done and I proved them all wrong."

What now for Wladimir Klitschko?

It's now 68 fights, four losses. At 39, is that it? Or will we see a rematch and one last hurrah?

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BBC Radio 5 Live

You can listen to reaction on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking 'live coverage' at the top of this page.

More from the champion - Tyson Fury: "It was a tough task coming here, that’s why he’s avoided me for the last five years. People can say what they want about me, he was hanging on for dear life in that fight all the way through.

"I’ve got to give the judges their fair dues as well. I thought I had to get a knock out but they showed me that love in Germany.

"He’s been a great champion, but every good dog has its day. Tonight is that start of a new era. I’ll be the most charismatic champion since Muhammed Ali."

If ever an image summed up the way each man feels...

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