Tyson Fury could have had a defeat on his record after 'highway robbery' against John McDermott
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Tyson Fury could have had a defeat on his record after 'highway robbery' against John McDermott

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Tyson Fury will be looking to extend his remarkable unbeaten record when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte at Wembley on Saturday. Tyson Fury will put his WBC title on the line when he faces Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium Whyte secured his WBC mandatory title shot by knocking out Alexander Povetkin last March The night that could have changed Fury's career Despite entering the ring as the English heavyweight champion and having the home advantage, McDermott was regarded as the underdog for the infamous fight that took place 13 years ago. Many fans believe Fury should have lost to railway worker John McDermott back in 2009 The fight between Fury and McDermott took place 13 years ago at Brentwood Centre Fans and pundits were excited about the quality of boxing that was going to be on display. Fury mocked McDermott's physique by calling him 'McMuffin', 'Big Mac' and 'McDoughnut' McDermott made an instant impact when he entered the ring and caught Fury off guard Speaking about the connection, McDermott told Sky Sports in 2020: 'In the third round I hit him with a jab and his eyes rolled but he came straight back. Fury threw some good punches of his own but they did not land as well as McDermott's McDermott thought he had won the fight but referee Terry O'Connor raised Fury's arm instead Speaking to Boxing Social, McDermott said: 'To give Tyson Fury's dad his due, when I walked outside with the wife to get in the car he pulled up in his jeep and said: "I know my boy got the decision but you won that, mate".

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