UFC star Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on the reason why Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder for a second time. The Gypsy King retained his WBC belt after denying Wilder some revenge by securing an 11th-round stoppage in Las Vegas, having taken the title off him with a seventh-round knockout last year.
Fury carried a significant weight advantage over his opponent heading into the fight, despite Wilder going into the bout heavier than ever – and McGregor believes that played a huge part in the result.
Fury weighed in at 19st 11lb (277lb) while Wilder tipped the scales at 17st (238lb), making him half a stone heavier than he was for his first defeat to the Gypsy King, although in the end it couldn’t make the difference. "Great fight
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