Wilder vs Fury II: A classic
On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, the long-awaited rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury took place. It was a fight that was controlled from start to finish by the Gypsy King, who quickly got the better of his opponent. Indeed, Deontay Wilder could not find any answers to the various attacks put forward by his challenger.
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In the third round, Tyson Fury sent Wilder to the mat with a great combination. A left-right combo that would mark the beginning of the end for the Bronze Bomber. The American was back on the floor again in the fifth round, and by this point, he was almost ready to call it a night.
In the 7th round, Deontay Wilder got stuck up against the ropes and was saved by the referee after yet another acceleration from Fury. At the same time, the American's entourage had by now thrown in the towel.
Bad Blood
One instance from this revenge match particularly stood out for internet users. Having had his ear opened up, Deontay Wilder was slightly covered in blood. During a clinch fight, one of the slow motion replays showed Tyson Fury licking Deontay Wilder's blood. A scene that you can see above, which shows the extent of the Gypsy King's madness.