In Pictures: How Tyson Fury dethroned Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round to win the WBC world heavyweight title in Las Vegas.

Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the best images from Fury’s dominant performance.

Fury (centre) emerged victorious after taking Wilder apart
Fury (centre) emerged victorious after taking Wilder apart
Fury arrives at the ring
Fury arrives at the ring
Fury soaked up the atmosphere
Fury soaked up the atmosphere
Fury had the support of much of the crowd at the MGM Grand
Fury had the support of much of the crowd at the MGM Grand
Wilder caught Fury with a big right hand in the early stages
Wilder caught Fury with a big right hand in the early stages
Fury troubled Wilder throughout with the jab
Fury troubled Wilder throughout with the jab
Wilder was knocked down twice
Wilder was knocked down twice
Wilder battled back to his feet after twice hitting the canvas
Wilder battled back to his feet after twice hitting the canvas
Fury unleashed a flurry of punches on Wilder as he sought the knockout
Fury unleashed a flurry of punches on Wilder as he sought the knockout
Deontay Wilder’s towel is thrown in by his corner to confirm victory for Fury
Deontay Wilder’s towel is thrown in by his corner to confirm victory for Fury
The fighters embraced after the bout
The fighters embraced after the bout
Fury celebrated with his team
Fury celebrated with his team
Tyson Fury (centre) got his hands on the belt
Tyson Fury (centre) got his hands on the belt

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