description Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin Overview
Tyson Fury vs. Otto Wallin was a heavyweight boxing match held on September 14, 2019, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout saw Tyson Fury, holding the lineal heavyweight championship, face Swedish challenger Otto Wallin. Fury won the contest by unanimous decision, but the fight was notable for a severe cut Fury sustained above his right eye during the third round, requiring extensive medical attention afterward.
The injury briefly threatened to stop the match and delayed Fury's subsequent planned bouts.
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Did Tyson Fury win his fight against Otto Wallin?
Yes, Tyson Fury retained his lineal heavyweight championship by defeating Otto Wallin via unanimous decision. The fight took place in September 2019 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
How badly was Tyson Fury cut during the Wallin fight?
Fury suffered a severe, gruesome cut over his right eye in the third round, which bled heavily for the remainder of the bout. He ultimately required 47 stitches to repair the deep laceration after the fight.
Why wasn't the Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin fight stopped due to the cut?
Despite the severity of the cut, the ringside doctor cleared Fury to continue fighting multiple times. Fury's corner did an excellent job managing the blood flow, allowing him to survive and win on the scorecards.
Who did Tyson Fury fight immediately after Otto Wallin?
Following his recovery from the severe cut, Fury went on to fight Deontay Wilder in their highly anticipated rematch in February 2020. Fury won that bout by seventh-round TKO to claim the WBC heavyweight title.
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