Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3 live round-by-round play by play

Follow along with FanSided for live round-by-round updates as Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder collide for the third and likely the last time.

Saturday, Oct. 9, has arrived, which means Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3 happens 20 months after their second fight.

Wilder and Fury fought to a draw in 2018, but Wilder nearly knocked out Fury in round 12. Somehow, Fury beat the count and finished the fight on his feet. The split-draw meant that both boxers remained undefeated, but there was a decisive winner and loser the second time.

Fury mauled Wilder in February 2020 to take the WBC heavyweight title from Wilder. After the fight, Wilder threw out several ludicrous excuses before going into seclusion.

Months went by, and Fury decided to try and break his contractual rematch with Wilder citing an expired time frame. He made plans to fight Anthony Joshua in a full unification contest, but an arbitrator dashed those hopes by ruling a trilogy matchup with Wilder had to happen next.

In that time, Joshua lost his three titles to Oleksandr Usyk, and Fury and Wilder bulked up to do damage in the boxing ring. Both came in at career highs in weight. Fury weighed 277 pounds to Wilder’s 238. Wilder only weighed 208 pounds on their first fight night.

Wilder revamped his boxing team by firing Mark Breland and promoting friend and former foe Malik Scott to head trainer. The training videos show Wilder’s improved footwork and body combinations, but can he implement those skills in competition, or will he revert to old habits?

Is Fury still hungry, or has becoming a two-time world champion extinguished his fire? Is he 277 fit pounds, or does Wilder stay true to his word and run through him like a train?

Fury vs. Wilder 3 goes down at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and FOX pay-per-view. Expect ring walks any time after 11 p.m. ET. Bookmark this page as FanSided brings you live round-by-round updates.

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3 live round-by-round updates and highlights

Round1

Wilder came out jabbing at Fury’s body. Wilder stayed true to his word and came out firing to make a statement. Fury looked softer than usual in the middle, and it provided a big target for Wilder.

Fury did land a solid right midway through the round, but Wilder’s gloves caught it. Wilder also made Fury eat a stiff right. It was a good start for Wilder, and he showed loads of confidence and determination.

Round 2

Fury picked it up in round 2 and scored first with the right. Wilder came back with hooks to the body.

They exchange rights in the final minute. There was more thinking, and both were aware of the other’s power. It was a much better round for Fury, who managed to assert himself in the fight.

Round 3

Fury backed up Wilder to start the round. Wilder loaded up on the right but missed. Fury imposed his size and tied up Wilder around the neck.

They again traded powerful rights, and Wilder got the better of it, but Fury held and used his weight on Wilder.

Wilder found a home for his right, but Fury connected with his own that badly hurt Wilder. He followed with an uppercut that dropped Wilder. Just like that, Fury turned the round and the fight around.

Round 4

Wilder’s legs looked shaky to start the round. Fury stayed patient. He used up a lot of energy trying to knock out Wilder.

Fury got Wilder on the ropes and connected with a combination. Then, Wilder ripped a right hand out of nowhere and dropped Fury.

Fury got to his feet with 35 seconds left. Wilder was all over him. Wilder dropped him with another right. Fury beat the count again, but barely. Luckily for him, the bell rang.

Round 5

Wilder was aggressive to start round 5 but stayed calm, maybe too calm.

Fury nailed Wilder with a right hand that shook the former champ. They stayed at a distance contemplating their next moves. The crowd cheered Wilder on, who responded with a strong right.

They remained cautious for the remainder of the round.

Round 6

Wilder flashed a left hook, but Fury put a stop to it with more holding. Fury’s holding started to become flagrant and drew no warnings.

Fury hit Wilder with a right, but Wilder walked through it. They exchanged at center ring and both connected.

Fury pushed Wilder down and then hit him with a right shortly after he got up.

Round 7

Fury started to trap Wilde on the ropes with his strength and weight. There was a lot of clinching from Fury, but it worked for him.

Wilder stayed on the ropes a lot in this round, but not by choice. Wilder tried to land haymaker rights, but they missed.

However, Fury connected with his and hurt Wilder in the last minute. Wilder stayed on his feet but took a nasty beating.

Round 8

Wilder circled the outside of the ring. Fury charged with pumping right hands, and Wilder held. The momentum was in Fury’s favor, but Wilder kept trying to land. Wilder’s punch count was still too low, and Fury controlled the pace.

In the final minute, Fury buried a right to Wilder’s jaw several times. A wobbled Wilder took them and tried to come back.

Round 9

The doctor checked on Wilder before round 9 but let him fight. Fury kept up his assault, but then Wilder nailed him with a right that hurt.

Fury utilized his jab to maintain space. Wilder’s legs looked terrible, and he ate a Fury combination. Wilder was running on fumes but threw hands out of wrote memory. Blood trickled from Wilder’s mouth as he took more damage, but he kept punching.

Round 10

Wilder looked awful in his corner between rounds but answered the bell. Fury jumped on him, but Wilder took his shots. Fury kept the fight on the ropes and hit Wilder to the body and head.

Wilder tried to mount an offensive but got caught with a right and went down. Wilder got up, and Fury moved in to close the show.

They fought at close quarters, and somehow Wilder stayed upright.

Round 11

Wilder’s head jutted back after taking a Fury uppercut. The pain didn’t stop there.

Fury kept his feet moving forward and his hands firing. Eventually, he caught Wilder with a right hand that put Wilder out cold. It was all over.

This is one of the better heavyweight fights you will see. Both men showed a ton of heart and hit the canvas, but Fury was the better man.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder via round 11 KO