Deontay Wilder Loses to Tyson Fury, Ending Reign as WBC Heavyweight Champion

Fury Weighs In at Career-Heavy 273 Pounds, Wilder at 231

Fury Dominates in Seventh-Round TKO

In a highly anticipated rematch, Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder in the seventh round by technical knockout on Saturday night, capturing the WBC heavyweight championship belt and ending Wilder's five-year reign. Fury, who weighed in at a career-heavy 273 pounds, dominated the fight from the outset, utilizing his superior reach and movement to keep Wilder at bay. Wilder, who weighed in at 231 pounds, struggled to land clean punches and was knocked down twice in the third round. Fury continued to press his advantage in the following rounds, eventually forcing Wilder's corner to throw in the towel in the seventh.

With the victory, Fury improves his professional record to 31-0-1, with 22 knockouts. Wilder falls to 42-2-1, with 41 knockouts. The fight was a rematch of their controversial draw in 2018, which many observers felt Wilder had won. In the lead-up to the rematch, both fighters had hinted at significant weight changes, with Fury vowing to "outbox" Wilder and Wilder promising to "knock him out clean."

The outcome of the fight is a major upset and shakes up the heavyweight boxing landscape. Fury has now established himself as the clear number one heavyweight in the world, while Wilder will need to reassess his future options. The fight was also a financial success, generating millions of dollars in pay-per-view revenue. With both fighters still relatively young, a third fight between Fury and Wilder is a distinct possibility.