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Wilder And Fury Battle in Stunning Draw At The WBC World Heavyweight Title Fight
Tyson Fury’s shot at completing a remarkable return to the top of world boxing saw him survive two knockdowns in an enthralling draw with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles.
In one of the most thrilling heavyweight contests for years, the Briton was floored in the ninth round and brutally dropped in the 12th, somehow regaining his feet to survive for two minutes.
Fury had shown plenty of the evasive, counter-punching skill that made his name before his 30-month spell away from the sport and he enjoyed success in the middle rounds.
But in the 12th he lay motionless after a savage combination, barely making the count to see out the contest, which was scored 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113.
Fury – and much of the ringside media – felt he had won and had he stayed on his feet in the final three minutes, the WBC title would have been his.
After 36 minutes of the most tense and absorbing action, both men spoke of a rematch, which appears a certainty.
Fury, whose promoter Frank Warren claimed “everyone knows” his man had won, said: “We’re on away soil. I got knocked down but I still believe I won the fight. I’m showing total professionalism.
“The Gypsy King has returned. I’m a professional athlete who loves to fight. He is a fearsome fighter. The world knows the truth.”
Wilder said his two knockdowns meant he “definitely won the fight”.
“I don’t know if [a rematch] will be my next fight but would love it to be. We need to do it again.”
‘How did he get up?’
Those at ringside – who included boxing greats Floyd Mayweather, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and James ‘Buster’ Douglas, as well as actress Hayden Panettiere and footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic – were left asking the same question after the fight: how did Tyson Fury get up?
The right hand and left hook Wilder landed cleanly in the final round looked to have ended the contest.
It would have been cruel. The 17,698 in the Staples Center had seen Fury contribute immensely, landing punches time and again and goading his rival.
Wilder’s ring walk was accompanied by his WBC belt being lowered into the ring under spotlight, while Fury worked pads with trainer Ben Davison, seemingly oblivious to the spectacle.
The Briton frustrated his big-hitting American counterpart but produced blows of his own, landing a stunning left-right in the seventh that prompted Wilder to give chase and swing to no avail as Fury evaded.
But the threat from a man with 39 knockout wins remained always in evidence, as some at ringside watched through their hands.
The power punches duly came, a chopping right hand behind Fury’s ear sending the Briton down in round nine. He held on, ducked, bravely punched back and survived, somehow.
And so to the 12th, three minutes few will forget. Wilder looked a little stunned to see his rival come back for more after crashing to the mat and the bell brought roars of appreciation from the crowd.
Slick and durable Fury is back
The noisy singing of God Save The Queen at the Staples Center was evidence of a healthy British support in the arena – and, indeed, Fury has re-emerged as something of a people’s champion after time spent away from the sport to overcome depression, during which he also accepted a backdated two-year UK Anti-Doping ban.
But two routine wins since his June return taught little, and his 10-stone weight drop proved more of a talking point than his performances.
Fury was an underdog with bookmakers, and his own team admitted this challenge had come six months sooner than they would have preferred. But he took a chance, knowing it could be a fleeting one, given the clamour for Wilder to face Anthony Joshua in a bout for all four world titles.
After this display, he has shown he is legitimately back in the mix. The man who held three world titles after his surprise victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 showed his trademark body and head movement, and frequently flummoxed Wilder with his quick feet and counter-punching.
The jab was slick, his right hand landed frequently, and despite the dramatic weight loss, his punch resistance and durability were truly remarkable.
One of Wilder’s team likened Fury to WWE wrestler The Undertaker, such was his 12th-round ‘back-from-the-dead’ recovery.
It has been a remarkable three years. From world champion to depression, and ballooning to 28 stone, Fury is, somehow, back among the elite names of the glamour division.
Wilder-Fury II – Vegas? Wembley?
Wilder showed why he is champion. Even when frustrated by his opponent, he found a way to deliver crucial blows. His performance – and this captivating bout – will do his profile no harm in the US.
The heavyweight scene has stagnated in the country but Warren said Las Vegas would be desperate for a rematch, while a UK meeting would undoubtedly sell out a stadium.
Fury earned a reported £7m for his work, Wilder £3m more. Both men remain undefeated. They will earn even more when it happens again.
And Fury found time to call out IBF, WBO and WBA champion Anthony Joshua, saying: “We’re the best two heavyweights on the planet. There is another heavyweight who is a chicken. Joshua where are you?”
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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