Following some Saturday afternoon UFC action, the combat sports world turned its attention to the boxing ring for the anticipated trilogy bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
MMA fighters in particular had vested interest in the heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and they watched closely as Fury earned a 11th-round knockout victory over Wilder in an all-time classic war to go up 2-0 with one draw in the series.
Check below for the top Twitter reacts to Fury’s win over Wilder at the Top Rank boxing event.
Dillon Danis
tyson fury all the way you can’t kill a gypsy
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) October 10, 2021
Dustin Poirier
Deontay has been saying a legacy dies when the fighter dies. I don’t believe this. It’s incorrect.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 10, 2021
Cageside Press
Anthems done. Main event walkouts coming up. Wilder apparently getting his gloves sorted out #FuryWilder3
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) October 10, 2021
Oscar Willis
There’s an issue with Deontay Wilder’s gloves, so let’s not show that locker room on screen but the other guys
— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) October 10, 2021
David Michaud
I’m gonna fall asleep here soon damn
— David Michaud (@bulldawg_170) October 10, 2021
Dan Rafael
This is why we love #boxing, for moments like this! I’ve covered big fights for 21 years and I still get butterflies in the moments before a huge fight and this is that. The heavyweight championship of the world. #FuryWilder3
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 10, 2021
Brian Kelleher
No controversy or anything but wilder is not going to walk out at all
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) October 10, 2021
Renee Paquette
I absolutely hate this.
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) October 10, 2021
Alexandra Wendling
Heidi Androl killing the game with her insider tidbits! I only ever seen her on UFC broadcasts– where she is also great, but boxing is definitely her jam #FuryWilder3
— Alexandra🎃👻 (@AlexWendlingMMA) October 10, 2021
Marc Raimondi
Here comes Deontay Wilder wearing a costume designed by Cosmo Lombino and Donato Crowley, an homage to Wilder’s roots going back to Nigeria’s Edo Tribe. #FuryWilder3
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) October 10, 2021
Mike Jackson
Boxing entrances are the best. Then they have to fight after. #FuryWilder3
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 10, 2021
Skip Bayless
Yesterday on Undisputed, I picked Wilder to upset Fury. But I went with what Fury’s new trainer said – that Fury would weigh 20 more pounds than he did for the 2nd fight. Bad sign. YET: He weighed in at only 6 more pounds. I’ll stick w my pick, but don’t love it nearly as much.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 10, 2021
Luke Thomas
Fury’s entrance is unbelievably over the top and therefore perfect
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) October 10, 2021
Ben Fowlkes
See, UFC wants us to be happy with Venom uniforms and minimal walkouts while meanwhile boxing is raiding the wardrobe for Hail, Caesar while also providing work to your town’s weirdest yoga instructor. pic.twitter.com/j1zcuup9qj
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) October 10, 2021
Kevin Iole
Wilder opens witih two jabs to the body
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 10, 2021
Wilder firing at the body and then comes up with a combination
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 10, 2021
Andreas Hale
Wilder goes right at Fury with a body jab. He’s going to the body often early. Lands a right hand. More jabs to the body. Setting up his shots. Fury waiting and reading.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 10, 2021
Matthew Wells
Glad to see Wilder has a gameplan. Love the early body work, but Fury caught him clean towards the end. #FuryWilder3
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) October 10, 2021
Claressa Shields
First rd for WILDER MFS!!!!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 10, 2021
Dan Rafael
Rd 1: Very clear Wilder round, 10-9. Jabbing to the body, probably Wilder’s best round of the series other than the knockdown rounds. #boxing #FuryWilder3
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 10, 2021
Dan Rafael
Rd 2: Wilder 10-9. Fury a better rd than the first but Wilder very aggressive and landed some nice shots. Fury got a few in too. 2-0 #boxing #FuryWilder3
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 10, 2021
Claressa Shields
Rd 2 for Wilder @trboxing SHOW WILDER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ROUNd!!!!! Stop with the shit!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 10, 2021
Michael Stets
Wilder has landed to the body with jabs in the first two. Fury has landed the most impactful punches thus far and out landing Wilder. #FuryWilder3
— Michael Stets (@Michael_Stets) October 10, 2021
Kevin Iole
Mora warning Fury for pushing on WIlder
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 10, 2021
Stephen A. Smith
I came into this fight thinking @BronzeBomber needed an early knockout to win.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) October 10, 2021
Skip Bayless
WILDER SAVED BY THE BELL. Got dropped by a right. In big trouble now. Could end soon.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 10, 2021
Andreas Hale
Wilder looks dead tired. Right hand by Fury to the temple. Wilder needs a home run. Fury slams a combination into Wilder. Right hand by Wilder and FUry is down!!!
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 10, 2021
Kevin Iole
Wilder going for it and Fury is down again
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 10, 2021
Isaac Vallie-Flagg
How many times are these 2 fellas gonna go down on each other before the fight ends? #wildervsfury3
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) October 10, 2021
Brett Okamoto
Deontay Wilder’s right hand is a true equalizer, my word. Everything was going Fury’s way for a minute and then …. two knockdowns. High, high drama in Vegas.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 10, 2021
Dustin Poirier
Deontay Wilder’s right hand is a true equalizer, my word. Everything was going Fury’s way for a minute and then …. two knockdowns. High, high drama in Vegas.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 10, 2021
Claressa Shields
Yeahhhh come on wilder!!!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 10, 2021
Stephen A. Smith
WTH! This shit is insane. I give up! I give up! I have no idea what’s gonna happen next. Both could go with one punch
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) October 10, 2021
Teddy Atlas
Both were hurt by shots to the temple not jaw. Bulk of Wilder is burning his tank. #FuryWilder3
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 10, 2021
Chris Mannix
This is a slobberknocker. Both these guys look like they have been off for 20 months. But it’s incredibly fun.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) October 10, 2021
Brian Campbell
Wilder is fading and looks weary. Credit to Fury for smothering him and not allowing the bigger puncher to work from distance.
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) October 10, 2021
Kevin Iole
Right and then huge uppercutr by Fury Wilder in trouble
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) October 10, 2021
Brett Okamoto
Loooooot of checking on Wilder’s corner from the referee between rounds there.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 10, 2021
Teddy Atlas
Both were hurt by shots to the temple not jaw. Bulk of Wilder is burning his tank. Big round for Fury. Wilder fighting on fumes and heart. Great War. #FuryWilder3
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 10, 2021
Sodiq Yusuff
Wilder is hurts bad but he’s definitely showing a lot of heart
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 10, 2021
Andreas Hale
Left hand lights Wilder up. Fury lands a right and Wilder nearly skips out of the ring. Fury has a wounded animal in front of him and clobbers him with another right hand.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 10, 2021
Caposa
Wilder looking like he’s running on fumes at times. Still somehow eating this punishment and staying on his feet.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 10, 2021
Walt Harris
Wilder and Fury saw this fight was partly sponsored by the @ufc and said hold my beer! 😂😂😂😂 Epic fight so far tho real talk!
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) October 10, 2021
Mike Coppinger
Round 8: Deontay Wilder is almost falling over when he throws, but he is still throwing despite all the punishment. The end is seemingly near but you Wilder always has that big right hand. 10-9, Fury. 76-72, Fury. #FuryWilder3
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) October 10, 2021
Arash Markazi
Wilder is barely standing at this point. He’s struggling just to get to his corner.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 10, 2021
Ryan Clark
How in the hell Wilder gonna win this fight when his trainer don’t know the round?
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) October 10, 2021
Mike Bohn
Wilder down again! And he keeps going. What a beast this man is.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) October 10, 2021
Caposa
Crushing right hand from Tyson. Wilder wants more
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 10, 2021
Chris Weidman
Love this fight !!!
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 10, 2021
Dillon Danis
what a fucking fight
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) October 10, 2021
Jorge Masvidal
Pure entertainment and one of the greatest heavyweight fights #TysonFury
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 10, 2021
David Rickels
I’ll watch these two fight any day. Raise the price even
— David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) October 10, 2021
Mike Bohn
It’s over! Tyson Fury drops Deontay Wilder one last time and it’s a wrap. What a classic war.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) October 10, 2021
David Michaud
Crazy chins on these guys holy shit
— David Michaud (@bulldawg_170) October 10, 2021
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Thats no Paul Vs mayweather SON
— Olivier Aubin-Mercier (@oliaubin) October 10, 2021
Dan Rafael
AND THAT’S IT! FURY ERASES WILDER WITH A RIGHT HAND IN RD 11! FACE FIRST! FURY IS STILL THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! INCREDIBLE FIGHT! I AM HUMBLED BY THESE WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!! #boxing #FuryWilder3
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 10, 2021
Joel Embiid
Anyways they gotta drug test Wilder lmao
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 10, 2021
Daniel Cormier
The Gypsy King!!!!!!!!! @Tyson_Fury is a beast and boy @BronzeBomber has nothing to be ashamed of. This shit was crazy! I am so happy I watched this fight. Bravo fellas
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 10, 2021
Alan Jouban
How tough is Wilder though! Was KOd yes. But to be wobbled that many times before the end and still be on his feet, impressive! #FuryWilderIII
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) October 10, 2021
Claressa Shields
Damn 😢😢😢 proud of you still Wilder.
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 10, 2021
Chris Leben
The fans won Fury v. Wilder 🔥
— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) October 10, 2021
DeMar DeRozan
Hell of a fight!!
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) October 10, 2021
Teddy Atlas
I picked wrong guy but I stand by why, he was fighting for his identity, for who he was, and there’s power to that. He fought as a Champion. Congrats to both Champs. #FuryWilderIII #FuryWilder3 #FuryWilder
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 10, 2021
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Twitter reacts to Tyson Fury’s KO of Deontay Wilder in all-time boxing classic
