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The much-anticipated matchup between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder lived up to the hype after the pair of heavyweight superstars put on an entertaining trilogy bout Saturday night. The rivalry appears to be finally over after Fury secured his second stoppage win over Wilder.
It was a battle of attrition that Fury ultimately won after 11 grueling rounds. 'The Gypsy King' proved once and for all that he's the better boxer when he flatlined Wilder with a clubbing right hook in the penultimate frame.
The combat sports world was in awe after witnessing the instant classic heavyweight clash. Here's how combat sports professionals reacted to the spectacle that was Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3.
UFC stars show respect to Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder
Former UFC titleholders Daniel Cormier, Chris Weidman and Cody Garbrandt, were impressed after witnessing Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder go to war. The former two-division champ proclaimed the fight the "greatest heavyweight title fight" in recent history. Cormier added that Wilder had nothing to be ashamed of after a display of valiant effort.
Meanwhile, Weidman and Garbrandt were gobsmacked by the performances of Fury and Wilder. Weidman expressed his respect for both competitors, while Garbrandt called them "warriors."
Reigning UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski has seen his fair share of barnburners. The Australian was recently in a brutal battle himself against Brian Ortega at UFC 266. For now, however, he's just enjoying specating the hard-hitting action.
Jorge Masvidal knows an entertaining fight when he sees one. It's safe to assume that Saturday night's main event has the MMA veteran's stamp of approval. Meanwhile, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, Frank Mir and Dillon Danis were just as hyped as anyone.
Finally, middleweight star Derek Brunson was undoubtedly impressed by Fury's pugilistic skills. But his post-fight singing? Not so much.
Boxing figures react to Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3
Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya and brothers Jake and Logan Paul tuned in to the biggest boxing event of the year. The former world champ-turned-promoter was at a loss for words to express his excitement, while Logan Paul said he was glued to his screen the entire time.
In classic Jake Paul fashion, 'The Problem Child' made a controversial statement after Fury's win. The YouTube star is reportedly closing in on a deal to fight Fury's younger half-brother Tommy.
