Postpublished at 05:17 British Summer Time 10 October 2021
Our verdict - round five
Fury beating Wilder to the punch and leaning on his opponent to wear him down. It's a brilliant comeback after the two knockdowns. He takes a close round 10-9.
Fury retains WBC world heavyweight title in trilogy fight
Wilder knocked down three times, with final stoppage in 11th round
Fury hits canvas twice but recovers for impressive victory
First fight between the pair was drawn; Fury won second bout by TKO
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Our verdict - round five
Fury beating Wilder to the punch and leaning on his opponent to wear him down. It's a brilliant comeback after the two knockdowns. He takes a close round 10-9.
Fury v Wilder III
Oh my what a fight we have here. Fury with the damage in round three and Wilder with that devastating response in round four.
Who is going to land the next telling shot? It could be the one that determines this fight and it is Fury who gets through with a strong right hand. Wilder gets in close but Fury has recovered well after the shock of round four.
Wilder is looking tired.
Our verdict - round four
Out of nowhere!! A fight for the ages! Wilder shows just why he is the most dangerous heavyweight fighter out there. Pure power in that right has Fury on the canvas twice. A HUGE 10-7 round to Wilder.
David Haye on BT Sport: "Both fighters are in the same spot, both hurt, both tired and feeling the pace of this fight. So much credit to both of these fighters."
Fury v Wilder III
PLOT TWIST!
Fury is down a second time! Incredible scenes and what a turnaround here as this time the bell comes to Fury's rescue.
Wilder looked down and out but from somewhere he found the energy and is right back in this.
Fury v Wilder III
Fury is going for this now. Wilder is unsteady and his punches a little wild as Fury uses his long reach to try and land a few jabs.
Fury has Wilder up on the ropes and connects with a one-two but suddenly Wilder comes alive and that devastating right hand gets through and puts Fury on the floor!
Our verdict - round three
A massive round for the Briton! Fury catches him on the temple. Wilder on unsteady legs and saved by the bell. His eyes are glazed as he walks back to the corner. 10-8 to Fury.
David Haye on BT Sport: "I am not sure what they can say or do to get Wilder back into the fight here."
Fury v Wilder III
Wilder gets up but he's out on his feet! Fury goes in for the kill with a one-two but the bell saves Wilder.
Big round for the defending champion.
Fury v Wilder III
Quick feet from Fury and he connects with a body shot and then a left hook to the head.
Wilder went in hard and fast early and there's just a hint he is maybe tiring a little bit but he does land a big swinging right to Fury's face.
But that's just angered Fury and a big right hand sends Wilder to the canvas!
Our verdict - round two
Wilder falling short with overhand rights - Fury can see it coming from a mile off. The American does then connect with a right, but Fury comes back with one of his own. Both fighters trading hands on the inside. A close round but we're giving it 10-9 to Fury. He levels things up.
Fury v Wilder III
Much, much better start to this round by Fury as he gets in early and aggressively this time. He's finding his range and a strong right hand gets through.
Both then exchange punches, Fury immediately responding to a right hander from Wilder with one of his own.
Close round.
Richie Woodhall on BT Sport: "That right hand at the end of the round really did swing the momentum back into Fury's favour. But in terms of points scored Wilder's work was more significant than Fury's big right hand."
Our verdict – round one
Wilder was consistently throwing jabs to Fury's body. The Briton connected with a solid right to the head towards the end of the round but, on business alone, it's 10-9 to Wilder.
Fury v Wilder III
Deontay Wilder is straight on the front foot with some early jabs to the body.
Fury is biding his time and there's a roar from the crowd as he evades that fierce right hand from Wilder.
Fury connects with a right hander midway through the round, his first telling punch so far, but Wilder keeps coming with that jab before Fury lands a decent effort just before the bell.
Fury v Wilder III
Steely eyed looks from both fighters at each other. Nineteen months we have waited for this.
Round one is under way!
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Fury v Wilder III
And now Tyson Fury is announced as the defending heavyweight champion of the world. He bounces up and down and holds his hands up in their air as he too has his name cheered as it is announced.
Great support for both fighters in the arena tonight.
Fury v Wilder III
Fear or focus? Deontay Wilder looks cool and calm to me, he clenches his teeth and punches the air as his name is announced to cheers from the crowd.
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