Deontay Wilder finally pays tribute to Tyson Fury after heavyweight title fight

Tyson Fury (left) knocked out Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas. Picture: Chase Stevens/AP

Deontay Wilder has finally paid tribute to Tyson Fury in his first public statement since losing their WBC heavyweight title showdown in Las Vegas.

Fury came through a bruising third contest between the pair at the T-Mobile Arena, eventually delivering an 11th-round knockout of the American to end a bout which saw each man sent to the canvas.