Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz result: Brit dispatches German in two rounds with stunning display

The lineal heavyweight champion put the German down in the second round before forcing the referee to step in

Tyson Fury says he looks forward to fighting Deontay Wilder again

Tyson Fury eased to victory on the occasion of his first fight in Las Vegas as he furthered his reputation as the world's finest heavyweight by stopping Germany's Tom Schwarz in the second round.

Fulfilling a lifelong ambition of finally fighting in the Sin City, at the revered MGM Grand, he showed a destructive edge he has rarely previously demonstrated to justify the significant interest he has generated in the US since his fight with Deontay Wilder.

Fury had perhaps re-established himself as the world's leading heavyweight with December's thrilling draw against the American, when his performance deserved victory, and his reputation grew to such an extent he signed a lucrative contract to fight on ESPN out of the US against an unremarkable opponent.

Concerns persisted that the rounded abilities he traditionally favours over power and strength meant he would win without the sense of drama generated against Wilder and instead effortlessly out-jab Schwarz in the same way he once did Dereck Chisora, but he instead fought to make a statement and succeeded in doing exactly that.

Wearing the US stars and stripes to and in the ring in an obvious attempt to further his growing popularity among Americans, he made a typically fast start to highlight the extent of the challenge the 25-year-old Schwarz faced.

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Key Points

• Tyson Fury came to the ring with a Apollo Creed-inspired outfit and James Brown's Living in American as the soundtrack
• The Gypsy King put Tom Schwarz down in the second with a flurry of punches
• Then a big combination forced the referee to stop the contest
• Fury has confirmed his next fight date and likely location
• Relive the fight: Best pictures from Fury vs Schwarz
• Wilder had earlier confirmed he will fight Luis Ortiz next, before a bout with Fury at the start of next year

[15 June 2019 14:51 · Jack Rathborn]

Welcome to Indy Sport's live coverage of Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz! 

We'll bring you live updates from the ring, undercard action and reaction to a big night of boxing in Las Vegas. 

Fury must win to maintain momentum after signing with US heavyweight promoters Top Rank. 

The rematch with Deontay Wilder is tantalisingly close and now the biggest fight arguably in the sport after Andy Ruiz upset Anthony Joshua two weeks ago. 

[16 June 2019 02:08 · Jack Rathborn]

We have a mini war developing here between Andy Vences vs Albert Bell. 

A good round with Vences growing in confidence! 

Earlier tonight Josh Warrington defended his world title against Kid Galadhad in Leeds with a controversial split decision. 

[16 June 2019 02:44 · Jack Rathborn]

How one of boxing’s biggest contradictions ditched ‘pantomime villain’ character for ‘epic show’ in Las Vegas

After years of promising to never set foot in Las Vegas unless he was there to fight, Tyson Fury finally takes his place among the other main attractions on The Strip this Saturday.

But although his face this week adorns billboards all over the most famous corner of the Nevada desert, vying for space alongside David Copperfield and Cirque du Soleil, Fury insists his own particular show is now over.

The self-anointed ‘Gypsy King’, who faces undefeated German Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, has often been one of the sport’s biggest contradictions.

A 6ft 9in heavyweight with more agility than a lot of boxers half his size, a man who has spoken of his desire to clinch the WBC title which continues to elude him while also insisting that championship belts belong in the dustbin. Someone who says money means nothing to him but then highlights the size of the pay-check for this weekend’s work as a means to stave off complacency against Schwarz.

After applying the finishing touches to his Las Vegas training camp, Fury admits he has been happy to adopt a persona at odds with his own personality during a professional boxing career which turned 10 years old in December. Over a decade on, the 30-year-old is adamant his acting days are over despite the glitz and glamour of his Las Vegas debut.

READ MORE HERE

[16 June 2019 02:49 · Jack Rathborn]

Warrington outlines plans after beating Galahad

[16 June 2019 02:52 · Jack Rathborn]

Tale of the tape 

Tyson Fury fights for the first time in Las Vegas, against Germany's Tom Schwarz at the MGM Grand, on Saturday night.

Fury was 18st 11lbs at Friday's weigh-in, significantly heavier than his opponent, who was 17st 7.5lbs.

Here, Press Association Sport examines how the two fighters compare.

Fury v Schwarz:

30 Age 25

28 Fights 24

27 Wins 24

19 KOs 16

1 Draws 0

0 Losses 0

172 Rounds boxed 89

6ft 9in Height 6ft 5.5in

Orthodox Stance Orthodox

85in/216cm Reach N/A

18st 11lbs Weight 17st 7.5lbs

[16 June 2019 02:58 · Jack Rathborn]

Meet the challenger, a former ‘fat boy’ who dreams of living quiet life in Spain

When Tyson Fury turned heavyweight boxing on its head in 2015 by toppling Wladimir Klitschko, a 22-year-old German by the name of Tom Schwarz watched on from the crowd after shelling out over £700 on a ticket.

Like many, Schwarz had expected the Ukrainian icon to despatch the upstart from the north of England and continue his reign of dominance as the division's undisputed king. It all went wrong for Klitschko that night and things did not go so well for Fury in the months that followed.

“I was in the crowd as a fan that night,” Schwarz tells the Independent. “I paid €800, man!”

“I enjoyed it a lot. After the sixth round I said to my friend: 'Fuck, I think Tyson Fury is going to win this'. I didn't imagine I'd end up fighting him myself here in Vegas.”

After claiming the WBO, WBA and IBF titles on that night in the Esprit Arena, a well-documented battle against drink, drugs and crippling depression prevented Fury from ever defending the belts. He returned to the ring 12 months ago and what he describes as his 'second career' is now three fights old.

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[16 June 2019 03:05 · Jack Rathborn]

Full undercard schedule

Peter Kadiru UD Juan Torres

Sonny Conto vs Daniel Infante

Guido Vianello TKO2 Keenan Hickmon

Cem Kilic vs Martez McGregor

Albert Bell UD Andy Vences

Isaac Lowe UD Duarn Vue

Mikaela Mayer vs Lizbeth Crespo

Sullivan Barrera vs Jesse Hart 

Tyson Fury vs Tom Schwarz

Look out for Barrera shortly, who has only lost to Andre Ward and Dmitry Bivol, a win against the seasoned Jesse Hart puts him back in the mix for a title. 

[16 June 2019 03:17 · Jack Rathborn]

Mikaela Mayer UD Lizbeth Crespo 

Judges have it wide for Mayer, she remains undefeated, one judge had her sweeping it - it seemed closer. 

Not long now until the main event. 

[16 June 2019 03:19 · Jack Rathborn]

"I see big pictures of me, I'm starting to realise (it's a big fight)," said Schwarz. 

"Mayweather, Mike Tyson have all fought here.

"I was in Dusseldorf (for Fury vs Klitschko), I was shocked, it was a big fight for the world."

"Fury is a real fighter, like me, vs Wilder, it was great for me.

"I trained my whole life for this moment, it's a big chance, I'm ready! Points is not good for me, I'll lose, I must knock him out! I have big German balls"

[16 June 2019 03:22 · Jack Rathborn]

"It's the movement, the speed, the quick punches, he's a special fighter. 

"He's looking tremendous. We haven't sparred, he's like an older brother.

"It's unwritten, just to train beside him, it's an amazing experience.

"Tom Schwarz must come out firing, give it everything he has, I think Fury will get him out of there."