Wilder praises Fury after WBC heavyweight draw: 'We both go home as winners'

Worldwide boxer Deontay Wilder praised his British opponent, Tyson Fury, after a thrilling heavyweight contest which saw Fury largely dominating the fight, before being floored in the ninth and 12th rounds at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Fury bravely made it to the final bell but fell short in his bid to regain the world heavyweight championship. In the post-match conference Fury said a ‘holy hand’ helped him get back on his feet and spoke of overcoming mental health issues and fighting back from suicide.

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