Wilder Retains Heavyweight Crown After Fury Thriller Ends In Draw

Deontay Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight crown on Saturday after battling to a split decision draw against Britain ’ s Tyson Fury in a pulsating 12 -round battle .

Wilder had Fury on the canvas twice , including a spectacular final round knockdown, but was unable to get the knockout victory he had promised to deliver at the Staples Center .

The three judges were divided on the outcome , with one scoring it 115 – 111 for Wilder , another 114 – 110 for Fury and the third 113 – 113 .


( AFP )