The richest fight in history reinforced a theme that what happens beforehand can far surpass what occurs in the ring.
Ed Graney
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Without question, the world’s heavyweight champion is the Gypsy King, who pummeled Deontay Wilder until the American’s corner threw in the towel at 1:29 of the seventh round Saturday night.
There is little debate regarding the importance of Deontay Wilder as an American engaging the British star Tyson Fury on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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