Tyson Fury destroys Dillian Whyte, wins inside six to retain WBC title
Tyson Fury enjoyed a happy homecoming as he retained his WBC heavyweight title with a sensational sixth-round stoppage of British rival Dillian Whyte at a packed out Wembley Stadium.
Whyte could have few complaints at a halt being called with just one second remaining before the fight reached the midway point as he was clearly on unsteady legs after the bout's first significant strike.
The 6ft 9in Fury (now 32-0-1, 23KOs) was able to use his considerable height and reach advantage to keep Whyte at bay while the challenger was made to look clumsy and cumbersome in contrast to his foe.
🤴 There has only ever been one... and he goes by the name of @Tyson_Fury! #FuryWhyte pic.twitter.com/ztZY0qK9rB
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) April 23, 2022
If this is the finish then a highlight-reel punch in front of a post-war British record crowd is a satisfying climax to the career of a modern great, even if much-anticipated showdowns against WBA, IBF and WBO titlist Oleksandr Usyk or another domestic rival in Anthony Joshua go begging.
"Balls like King Kong.
— #FuryWhyte | Saturday | BT Sport Box Office 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) April 23, 2022
Heart like a Lion.
Mindset of Wizard of Oz!"@Tyson_Fury knew what Dillian Whyte was up against. A generational talent! 🔥#FuryWhyte pic.twitter.com/zHUCB4IzTe