Tyson Fury vs Wallin fight result LIVE: Gypsy King wins by unanimous decision after suffering two cuts early on and then calls out Deontay Wilder
Follow live updates as Fury looks to make another statement in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury beat Otto Wallin at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada despite suffering two cuts to his eye as he looks to set up a rematch of his WBC heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder.
Fury made an eye-catching Vegas debut in June with a flamboyant win over Tom Schwarz but this was none the same. A unanimous decision victory but at a huge cost, an injury that could see him sidelined for a number of months.
Wallin provided a far sterner test than expected, coming in a 33/1 outsider, the Swede didn't manage to get the result but walks away with a number of new fans. Recap on the fight below.
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Tyson Fury wins by unanimous decision!
116-112
117-111
118-110
Otto Wallin:
"I did everything I could. I tried my best. Tyson is a great champion."
Otto Wallin:
"I tried to hit him more [when the cut came about]. Nobody can question my heart and that I'm a good fighter."
He walks away with some new fans tonight.
Fury, stood with the WBC Mayan belt speaks after the fight.
"I want to say thank you to Jesus Christ. Second shoutout, Bob Arum. Big congratulations to Otto, rest in peace his father. I know he'd be very proud. It was a great fight, I got caught early on. I couldn't see out my eye. The cut feels quite bad. I am a Gypsy warrior, this is Mexican Independence Day, I wanted a war! Viva Mexico!"
Tyson Fury:
"He's next, February 22nd. Let the cut heel and spend some time with family, relax now. It's all heart and determination. He kept coming. Didn't know how to lose. I was the better man and one more time, rest in peace Otto Wallin's father."
According to CompuBox, Fury outlanded Wallin 119-51 in total punches.
Wow!
Tyson Fury's father, John, was not happy with that.
"It's the worst I've seen from Tyson.
"I'm proud of how he has mauled his way through but he has to be honest and say things are not right. For a man to be in that condition after eight weeks camp it looked like he had nothing after round two.
"His strength and power went tonight, he was as weak as a kitten from the first round. At 18 stone 1, I've warned him and warned him. He is a 19-stone fighter.
"If I had my way, the lot [Tyson's team] would be gone. If they keep that team that will be his career [gone]."
And that is that! Tyson Fury remains undefeated but it was a night of drama.
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