Tyson Fury beats Wladimir Klitschko to become world heavyweight champion

Summary

Tyson Fury beats Wladimir Klitschko to become world heavyweight champion
Fury now holds WBA Super, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles
"I always said what I would do and I delivered" - champion Fury
From 04:00 GMT, Sunday: James DeGale v Lucian Bute in Quebec

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A night that had it all...published at 00:31 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
Come back for DeGale v Bute at 04:15 GMT
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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Fury- I'd be happy to be half as good as Wladpublished at 00:28 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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...
More to come...published at 00:22 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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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 boxing world unitespublished at 00:19 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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?
Where does the champion turn?published at 00:14 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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.
Reactionpublished at 00:06 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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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
What about this Manchester?published at 00:04 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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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.
Final thoughts from Dusseldorfpublished at 00:00 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015
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."
Flawless?published at 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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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."
Listen to Tyson sing...published at 23:55 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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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.
More from a Fury rival...published at 23:54 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
Some adventure...published at 23:50 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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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.
That moment...published at 23:47 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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A unification on the cards?published at 23:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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?
Could Fury face Anthony Joshua?published at 23:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
'I proved them all wrong'published at 23:45 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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 next?published at 23:43 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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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Listen now...published at 23:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
BBC Radio 5 Live
You can listen to reaction on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking 'live coverage' at the top of this page.
'The start of a new era'published at 23:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
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."
To the victor the spoilspublished at 23:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2015
If ever an image summed up the way each man feels...
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