Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2: Result, Highlights & Recap

Who won Tyson Fury vs. Wilder 2?

Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder by seventh-round technical knockout, with Wilder’s corner throwing in the towel to halt further punishment. The bout, marketed as “Unfinished Business,” was contested for the WBC and vacant TBRB and The Ring heavyweight titles at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on February 22, 2020.

Fight outcome

The fight ended via corner stoppage — Wilder’s team threw in the towel during the seventh round, saving their fighter from additional damage. At the time of stoppage, Fury was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at 59–52, 58–53, and 59–52, according to Wikipedia’s fight record. Judge Bayless deducted a point from Fury in the fifth round for holding, but even that irregular scorecard showed Fury well in control.

Round-by-round recap

From the opening bell, Fury came forward aggressively — a stark contrast to his evasive style from the first fight. According to CompuBox statistics cited by Wikipedia, Fury landed 82 of 267 total punches (31%), including 58 of 160 power punches (36%). Wilder managed only 34 of 141 total punches (24%) throughout the bout.

Fury knocked Wilder down for the first time in the third round with a right hand, per fight footage. He landed 16 power punches in the fifth round and 14 in the sixth, overwhelming Wilder with consistent pressure. In the fifth round, Wilder absorbed a second knockdown — reportedly linked to a burst ear drum that affected his balance throughout the fight.

Did Deontay Wilder knock down Tyson Fury?

No. The second fight saw Fury knocking Wilder down twice, not the other way around. This marked a dramatic reversal from the first encounter, where Fury had been knocked down twice before salvaging a draw.

Key knockdowns in the fight

Wilder, known for his devastating right hand, could not land the big punch that had defined his first fight with Fury. According to fight footage and fight records, Fury controlled the center of the ring and dictated the pace throughout. The first knockdown came via a right hand from Fury in round three. The second came in round five, with Wilder struggling to maintain balance due to what appeared to be inner ear problems — he would later be diagnosed with a burst ear drum from the sustained punishment.

How many times did Wilder and Fury fight?

Wilder and Fury met three times in total. The trilogy produced one draw, a Fury win by TKO in round seven, and a Fury win by TKO in round eleven for the trilogy’s conclusion.

Fight history overview

The first fight took place in December 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, ending in a controversial split draw. According to ESPN’s coverage of the rematch announcement, many felt the draw was a gift for Fury, who had been knocked down twice but survived. Wilder’s 40th straight knockout victory slipped away in the final seconds when a Fury rally produced a 10-8 final round on one scorecard.

The rematch was formally announced with a trilogy clause included in the contract. After the second fight, Wilder had 30 days to trigger the immediate rematch provision, which he did, setting up the third and final chapter of one of boxing’s most compelling modern rivalries.

What was the Fury vs Wilder 2 result?

Fury won by technical knockout in the seventh round. The stoppage came via corner decision when Wilder’s team threw in the towel, ending a fight that had become increasingly one-sided in Fury’s favor.

Final score and stats

According to CompuBox data, Fury was the busier and more effective puncher, outthrowing Wilder 267 to 141 and outlanding him 82 to 34. Fury landed 31% of his total punches and 36% of his power shots. Wilder connected on just 24% of his total punches and 33% of his power punches.

The fight achieved 800,000 to 850,000 pay-per-view buys in the United States, as reported by Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. It was a joint pay-per-view broadcast between ESPN and Fox, combining Top Rank’s exclusive ESPN deal with Premier Boxing Champions’ Fox arrangement.

Did Tyson Fury fight Wilder twice?

Yes. Fury fought Wilder twice before their trilogy concluded. After the controversial first fight ended in a draw in December 2018, the rematch was scheduled for February 22, 2020, with a trilogy clause built into the contract.

Timeline of the trilogy

The rivalry began in December 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Fury fought gamely after being dropped twice but escaped with a draw that satisfied nobody. The rematch was announced in January 2019 with the trilogy clause attached — essentially a promise that whatever happened in round two, there would be a round three.

The rematch on February 22, 2020, produced Fury’s most dominant performance against a top heavyweight. After securing the WBC title, the trilogy finale was scheduled for October 9, 2021, also at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fury won that third fight by eleventh-round TKO as well.

The trilogy timeline

Three fights. Three years. One rivalry that captured the attention of boxing fans worldwide. Here is how the Wilder-Fury trilogy unfolded across the timeline.

The pattern shows Fury’s increasing dominance across all three encounters, culminating in back-to-back stoppage wins after surviving the controversial first meeting.

What the fight revealed

The rematch answered every question the first fight left open. Fury came in heavier, fought from the front, and dismantled a champion who had seemed invincible. Wilder’s power, which had carried him to 40 consecutive knockouts, found no purchase against a Fury who had clearly prepared differently.

According to CBS Sports coverage of the fight, the rematch was a complete domination unlike the first bout. Wilder, who had knocked Fury down twice in December 2018, never threatened a similar moment in the rematch. His corner’s decision to stop the fight in round seven was widely praised as the correct call.

The confirmed facts

• Fury won by seventh-round TKO via corner stoppage
• Two knockdowns scored by Fury — rounds 3 and 5
• Wilder suffered burst ear drum during bout
• Judges’ scores at stoppage: 59-52, 58-53, 59-52 in Fury’s favor
• Fury became new WBC World Heavyweight Champion

What remains unclear

• Whether the ear injury was the primary cause of the second knockdown or one factor among several
• Full details of Fury’s training camp adjustments without his previous weight issues
• International viewership data beyond US pay-per-view figures

Undercard results

The main event was supported by several notable fights. Charles Martin defeated Gerald Washington via sixth-round TKO on the undercard, per Wikipedia records. Emanuel Navarrete defeated Jeo Santisima via eleventh-round TKO to claim the WBO junior featherweight title. Sebastian Fundora defeated Daniel Lewis via unanimous decision with scores of 97-93, 98-92, and 99-91.

Summary

Fury versus Wilder 2 settled what the first fight could not. The Gypsy King arrived in Las Vegas with a new game plan — bigger, stronger, and willing to fight from the front rather than rely on his footwork alone. By the fifth round, Wilder was visibly compromised by a burst ear drum and two knockdowns. The towel that came from his corner in round seven was not just a strategic decision but an acknowledgment that the WBC title had changed hands. For heavyweight boxing, this result reshaped the divisional landscape: Fury’s path to a potential Anthony Joshua unification bout was suddenly much clearer, while Wilder faced the immediate prospect of either invoking his trilogy clause or rebuilding from the most decisive loss of his career.

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After their controversial draw, Tyson Fury dismantled Deontay Wilder with precise combinations, securing a round seven TKO captured in this detailed fight recap.

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