So last night was the big sporting event that a lot of boxing fans were looking forward to: the first heavyweight title pay-per-view bout in America since 2002.
American Deontay Wilder fought British boxer Tyson Fury at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in front of an audience of nearly 18,000 people.
The buildup to the match was pretty explosive. Both fighters are big personalities, and there wasn't a shortage of trash talk leading up to the big event.
Well, the match went to 12 rounds and ended with a draw, meaning that Wilder retained his title. But not everybody thinks that was the right result.
Some people just couldn't believe it.
My reaction to that decision #WilderFury
Fury absolutely schooled Wilder, no idea how it ended a draw.
Fury had 8 to 9 rounds. That decision is boxing at its typical worst. Great show of professionalism by both fighters. Bring on the rematch. #WilderFury
Fury's trainer, Ben Davison, had a very strong position on the result.
He's truly gutted. #WilderFury https://t.co/CSbCyH5mra #bbcboxing
Trying to figure out how a judge scored the fight 115-111 Wilder π€ #WilderFury
As did three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who weighed in on the match.
This #WilderFury judging takes me back to my first fight with @holyfield Just goes to show how hard it is for a Brit to come to America and take someoneβs belt even tho thatβs what we clearly saw. Big up to @Tyson_Fury who never ceases to amaze me. Hold ur head high! ππΎπ₯
The expression on Wilder's face when he sees Fury getting up is legendary. #WilderFury
There were some theories about who was judging the match.
115-111 Wilder π³ #WilderFury
The judge who scored it to Wilder checking the two other cards before deciding raise hell #WilderFury
Some fans felt like this draw was the perfect setup for a lucrative rematch.
Wilder and Fury in the locker room after the fight talking about how the bags are gonna look for the rematch. #WilderFury https://t.co/oJB7Fo6MSm
Heavyweight boxing hasnt had this much interest in a long time. Of course its a draw. Best for business. Bring on the rematch. #WilderFury
In spite of the result, a lot of people were really proud of Tyson Fury.
After a truly inspirational journey back from drink, drugs & depression, @Tyson_Fury puts on a performance that will inspire millions! I thought he won the fight, but the draw means nothing. Heβs already won. Congratulations mate! ππΌ #sobriety
Amazing dressing room footage π₯ @Tyson_Fury consoles all of his team-mates, family and friends moments after a controversial split-decision draw... This just shows the strength of the man π https://t.co/koLMpqYk2B
And Fury seemed to take the draw really well. He even treated the post-match press conference to an impromptu performance.
πππ he just boxed 12 rounds, nearly got KOβd, got robbed on the cards.... and he still wants to sing #wilderfury
Bring on the rematch.
