Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Tyson Fury ends Klitschko's nine-year reign as heavyweight champion

British boxer Tyson Fury has defeated Wladimir Klitschko to end the Ukrainian's nine-year reign as heavyweight champion on Sunday in Germany.

Image
ANI Melbourne
Last Updated : Nov 30 2015 | 4:22 PM IST

British boxer Tyson Fury has defeated Wladimir Klitschko to end the Ukrainian's nine-year reign as heavyweight champion on Sunday in Germany.

Fury claimed the WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles by unanimous points decision in Dusseldorf. The judges scored the fight 115-112, 115-112, 116-111 in favour of the Britain.

Reflecting on the triumph, an emotional Fury said that it was hard to come to foreign countries and get a decision and described the win as a dream come true, News.com.au reported.

Array

Fury improved his record to 25 wins with 18 knockouts and handed Klitschko his first defeat in 11 years.

Also Read

First Published: Nov 29 2015 | 11:34 AM IST

Next Story