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A trilogy that will be a blockbuster in Hollywood, and a fight for the ages.
Tyson Fury returned from two knockdowns Saturday to stop Deontay Wilder at round 11 at T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas.
The rivalry has been put to rest and Gypsy King continues his reign in the heavyweight division.
Here's how it all unfolded...
Celebs back Fury: 'Rest...in Peace'
Fury, who is a passionate singer in the ring and had his own reality TV program. He also tried stand-up comedy once and was even confronted by a monster in the world of scripted wrestling entertainment. Fury is not just a boxer, he's an entertainer.
His charismatic persona has won him admirers all over the world.
He was greeted by boxing royalty on the day of his fight.
The football world
The final round of their first bout ended in a draw. Fury, who appeared to have been knocked out cold, sat up and "rose from the dead" drawing comparisons to WWE legend The Undertaker.
The Undertaker and other wrestling stars came out to support Fury.
Fury sent a message to The Undertaker
Wilder is a waiter, while Fury sings.
The sassy Wilder looked as elegant as the headliner arrived at the arena.
A few fighters may pace around the dressing room an hour before the bell. Others will shadow box to counter that nervous energy.
Fury? He was having a sing-song.
Wilder, among other excuses for losing to Fury in their previous fight, accused Fury of glove manipulation - a claim that was denied by the Briton.
It was a very intense atmosphere as Wilder’s coach Jay Diaz, just like he did in last fight, watched Fury get wrapped.
Wilder waited until the undercard was complete before he entered the ring.
He reportedly stated, "I will go whenever I want to."
Are you a mind gamer? Perhaps. Perhaps not.
Wilder didn't seem to care about British fans who woke up at 05:00 BST (or stayed up until).
After a long wait, Magic Johnson, a basketball legend, made his prediction that boxing would be the winner
Wilder, who was bulky and weighed more than he has ever for a fight, finally got to the ring in a lighter outfit.
Fury was electrifying upon his entrance. Fury was dressed up as a Roman gladiator and walked out to AC/DC. He isn't a half-measurer...
Wilder is a fan of Fury
After one of the most intense stare downs in boxing rings, it was time for the fists to speak.
Wilder would have to swing those haymakers. Oder had Malik Scott, his new trainer, turned Wilder's knockout puncher into an expert boxer?
Fury won the second round by edging Fury. The American won the first round with jabs to his body.
Although it was a close fight, Fury managed to keep his opponent occupied throughout the fight.
Round three was when the heat started to build as Fury beat Wilder with a big right late in the match. The challenger held firm, but was in serious trouble...
You can't go back.
The fourth round
It's wrong.
Amazingly, Wilder knocked Fury down twice during the fourth round
Fans at home and those in attendance sat with their jaws open.
Boxing fans felt that we were witnessing an extraordinary bout.
Fabulous Fury reigns supreme
Wilder's knockout power is unmatched by Fury, and Fury came back to win round two.
It was Fury's masterclass. He evaded Wilder's wild, telegraphed strikes and picked Wilder apart.
It was becoming a one-sided affair.
Wilder, despite losing blow after blow was still swinging.
The Alabama fighter, who was going out with his shield, was commended by the boxing community.
"And still" - Fury wins with a stunning stoppage
Wilder was examined by a doctor who allowed him to continue the fight, but it was too late.
Wilder was knocked out in round 11. The bout was canceled.
Fury retained the WBC heavyweight title.
Both men were applauded by fighters, trainers and athletes as well as actors and anyone else who was watching.
Fury sings (again).
It's not something we are used to seeing when our opponents embrace and put aside differences after a battle.
Fury called Wilder a "sore loser" as he left the ring after Wilder's fight.
Fury's show doesn't end when he raises his hand. As we have come to expect, there is still plenty of entertainment.
The crowd cheered Fury as he belted Marc Cohn’s hit "Walking in Memphis", changing the name of the city to Vegas.
The American ex-midweight champion was a huge fan
It is obvious that Robbie Williams and Fury didn't make it to Stateside with their Christmas duet.
What's next?
Speculation on the next heavyweight super-fight begins as soon as one heavyweight super fight is over.
A clash with Oleksandr Usyk, WBO, WBA or IBF champion must be agreed by the end of 30 days. Otherwise Fury will face fellow Briton Dillian Whyte.
Ukrainian Usyk will fight Anthony Joshua again, so WBC mandatory Whyte could finally get his shot against Otto Wallin in October.
Wilder's bravery won him many admirers on Saturday night, and there are calls to have a thrilling clash with Londoner Joshua
We commented on how the fight reminded us of a Hollywood movie, and Steve Bunce, a BBC boxing pundit, said that Rocky was like the Teletubbies when compared to the spectacle you saw tonight.
We will be able to see how the heavyweight landscape develops over the coming weeks, months, but for now we can enjoy a truly amazing night in the sport.
The champion will have the last word.
