There we have it, folks. Tyson Fury has defeated Francesco Pianeta in Belfast this evening as a potential bout against Deontay Wilder looks very much on the cards.
'The Gypsy King' defeated Sefer Seferi on his return to the ring in June and tonight's victory over the Italian seems only to be the beginning of what could be a historic comeback.
Wilder, the WBC heavyweight world champion, was ringside on Saturday night and is expected to fight Fury in the coming months.
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There was plenty of pre-fight incidents involving the pair, who went at it after the official weigh-in.
Wilder belted out his trademark 'BOMBZQUAD' while Fury was weighing-in before exchanging words with John Fury, his father, who had to be restrained.
After tipping the scales at 18st 6lbs (258lbs), Fury and Wilder had a verbal stand-off. Super-middleweight king Rocky Fielding captured the intense footage:
Who would win at this stage? Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder?
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