Fury survives knockdown to take step closer to world title shot

Tyson Fury survived an early visit to the canvas on his US debut to edge a step closer to a world title shot with a 7th round KO of Steve “USS” Cunningham at the Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York on Saturday night.

The Irish heavyweight champion remained true to his vow to “spark out” Cunningham, but the giant 6ft 9in Manchester-born orthodox had to get off the floor before claiming an inside the distance win.

Fury, 24, almost paid the ultimate price for dropping his hands, exposing his chin and taunting 36-year-old Cunningham to “come on” in the early exchanges.