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Harry Davies

Deontay Wilder hailed as "true world champion" despite two defeats by Tyson Fury

US rapper Jay Electronica has labelled Deontay Wilder the "true heavyweight champion" despite his two losses to Tyson Fury.

Wilder and Fury first fought to a controversial split draw in 2018. 'The Gypsy King' outlanded Wilder for most of the fight but suffered a brutal knockdown in the last round as one judge shockingly scored seven rounds in favour of the American.

There was no controversy in their rematch and trilogy fights as Fury knocked out Wilder in both affairs, winning the WBC title in their second clash and making the first defence of the belt in their final encounter.

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