Fury upsets Klitschko to clinch heavyweight title

British heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury, has defeated former champion Vladmir Klitschko to seal the world heavyweight title, in a 12 round duel.

The victory came by a unanimous decision in Dusseldorf, Germany.

According to UK Guardian, many spectators at the venue called it for Fury, including the ringside teams from Sky and HBO.

Those unofficial verdicts were backed up by the judges, who called it 115-112, 115-112, 116-111 in the Briton’s favour, even though he was docked a point for rabbit punches in the 11th round.

At the final bell, the 27-year-old raised his arms in triumph and the Ukrainian was noticeably slow to follow suit.

“It’s hard to come to a foreign country and win. When I got the point docked I thought I had lost,” he said.

“You’re a great champion Vlad, thanks very much for having me.

“It was all fun and games in the buildup; I just wanted to be confident, young and brash.”

Only seven Britons had previously been world heavyweight champions: Bob Fitzimmons (1897-99), Michael Bentt (1993-94), Herbie Hide (1994-95 & 1997-99), Frank Bruno (1995-96), Henry Akinwande (1996-97), Lennox Lewis (1993-94, 1997-2001, 2001-2003) and David Haye (2009).

Of these, only Fitzsimmons, when there was only one title, and Lewis, who held multiple versions and was eventually undisputed, could claim superior status to Fury, now the holder of three of the current titles.