In Pictures: Tyson Fury Beats John McDermott

TYSON Fury has a name for boxing. It’s nominative determinism with fists and snarl. Ok, his full name is Luke Tyson Fury, and Luke Fury makes him sound more like a 1958 comic book character than a 6ft 9in former bare-knuckle fighter who can smash your face in. Tyson Fury is the current English heavyweight champion. And we went to see him beat John McDermott at the English Heavyweight Title bout at Brentwood Leisure Centre, London. Nine months ago, Fury beat McDermott on points. Promoter Frank Maloney said it was “the most controversial decision since Henry Cooper was outpointed by Joe Bugner in 1971”. But then Frank Maloney also said this:

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John McDermott (left) receives the count from the referee on the canvas after being floored by opponent Tyson Fury (centre), during the English Heavyweight Title bout at Brentwood Leisure Centre, London.

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Posted: 26th, June 2010 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink