Tyson Fury beats Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight world champion

Tyson Fury shocked the boxing world by outpointing Wladimir Klitschko in Germany to become heavyweight champion of the world. Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision Saturday to end the Ukrainian's 9 1/2-year reign as heavyweight champion and fulfill his father's prophesy from the day he was born. Tyson Fury reacts after becoming the heavyweight champion of the world by producing an inspired display to out-point Wladimir Klitschko. Twenty-seven years later, the 2.09-meter (6-foot-9) Tyson Fury, who is of Irish-Gypsy heritage and comes from a bloodline of bare-knuckle champions on both sides of his family, finally lived up to his name. ''It's something I've been working on for my whole life,'' Fury said. ''I'm bred to be a fighter.'' After a bruising encounter that ended with cuts near both of Klitschko's eyes, referee Tony Weeks went to the judges' scorecards. Cesar Ramos and Raul Caiz Sr. scored it 115-112 each, while Ramon Cerdan had it 116-111 in favor of the undefeated Briton (25-0, 18 KO). Fury took Klitschko's WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight belts, as well as the minor IBO title, and attention turned immediately to a potential rematch. ''We have a rematch clause in the contract,'' Klitschko promoter Bernd Boente said. ''I'm a fighter so I will take on all challengers,'' Fury said. ''I came here tonight, took the world title. Whatever happens next is a blessing. The interest in the next fight will be huge.'' Fury, 12 years younger than the 39-year-old Klitschko, taunted and baited the champion at various stages, prompting jeers from fans at the 55,000-seat soccer stadium in Duesseldorf. Klitschko (64-4, 53 KO), contesting his 28th title fight, was cautious until attempting a recovery in the final rounds, but suffered his first defeat since April 2004. November 28 2015 SportsMaiden    / sportsmaiden