Hughie Fury vs Christian Thun LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Fury scores very impressive points win in Sheffield
HUGHIE FURY put on an excellent display to beat Christian Thun on points and continue his comeback.
Fury, 30, has now marked his boxing revival with three successive wins as he steps up his return to the sport.
Hughie, Tyson Fury's cousin, took on Thun on the undercard of Shakiel Thompson vs River Wilson-Bent in Sheffield.
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Hughie marches on
Hughie Fury continued his return to boxing with a one-sided points win over Christian Thun last night in Sheffield.
Tyson's cousin is on the comeback trail after three years out of the ring, and has won all three of his bouts since his return to the sport.
Hughie said: “He was a very tough opponent it’s what I needed. Good eight rounds under the belt.
“Each time now these fight I’m improving after three years out the ring.”
Fury 'lacklustre'
Hughie Fury's dad and trainer Peter said his fighter was "lacklustre" at times despite the win, but did show some good improvements.
Peter told DAZN after the fight: “It was a bit lacklustre at times, he showed his right hand too much, he needs to relax and get full turn.
“But an improvement. Not a complete performance but getting better.”
'Hughie's time is now'
DAZN pundit Nick Peet on Hughie Fury's win:
"That was a far more aggressive version of Hughie, maybe he is realising time is passing him by.
"He has turned 30 and it is time to unhook the leash and really go for it, we saw that tonight."
On bigger fights to come, he added: "Fury may have to be an opponent, go to Saudi Arabia as opponent.
"He is mot sexiest fighter - not made for TV - but that was made for TV tonight."
'Improvement'
Hughie's dad and trainer Peter also shared his thoughts on the win.
He told DAZN: "It was a bit lacklustre at times, he showed his right hand too much, he needs to relax and get full turn.
"But an improvement. Not a complete performance but getting better."
Hughie Fury reacts
Hughie Fury put on a dominant display against Christian Thun.
Tyson's cousin said: "He was a very tough opponent it's what I needed. Good eight rounds under the belt.
"Each time now these fight I'm improving after three years out the ring."
'Back to work on Monday'
Despite proving to be a star in the ring, Shakiel Thompson is back working 9-5 on Monday.
He said: "I would love to turn full-time but it is what it is. I am back in work on Monday."
The fighter drops his two kids off at school, then works in sales for eight hours, then goes to the gym for at least two hours before it is home time on a weekday.
Thompson reacts
"I'm showing what level I am at.
"Listen, I said what I was going to do - meet in the middle and destroy him.
"This goes to show I am one of the No1 middleweights in the country. Anyone that wants it can get it."
Thompson wants a shot at the British middleweight title and he aims of making the "big money fights" in Saudi Arabia.
Thompson steals the show
13-0-0 (nine by knockout).
A demolition job from Thompson and what a way to end a great night of boxing.
A brilliant array of shots - the Sheffield-born star looked the real deal.
Thompson WINS
It was only a matter of time - the referee has seen enough and it is a dominant and deserved victory.
Thompson keeps his title and he celebrates with Kell Brook.
Thompson vs Wilson-Bent
Round 3 - Thompson is smelling blood here and fancies a knockout.
Wilson-Bent looks a tad shocked and his legs are turning to jelly.
And that is incredible by Shakiel as he drops him once again with a right hook on the turn.
Somehow RWB is continuing and lands a body shot - only for another counter punch to knock him off balance.
That's a third followed up by another fourth knockdown straight after.
Thompson vs Wilson-Bent
Round 2 - Nice start by Wilson-Bent but Thompson fights back.
Several good punches by the champ and this counter style is intelligent he is using is working brilliantly so far.
And wow a stunning combination in the last ten seconds sees RWB hit the deck.
It was a great combination and it's a short left hand that knocks him over.
Thompson vs Wilson-Bent
Round 1 - The main event is underway for the IBF European middleweight title.
An electric start and Thompson attacks first with a strong body shot.
He later lands a huge right and left hand, Dr Steel seems to be finding gaps already as he bloodies the nose of his opponent.
Ring walks
A serious look on River Wilson-Bent's face as he walks to the ring.
He is followed by Shakiel Thompson as heads into the ring with a strut of confidence.
'Best version of me'
Walsh is absolutely delighted and says he is ready for another fight already.
He directs a message to Turki Alalshikh and says he will take on any lightweight available in Saudi Arabia.
Walsh says "put the cash out" and he is there before joking he wants the Riyadh Season to head to his hometown of Norfolk.
Walsh vs Mould
Round 2 – Another barrage of shots and it's all over!
Big right hand first put Mould down and Walsh followed it up with a similar knockdown.
A barrage of shots to a wounded Mould then finished him off and it's a one and done here in the opening round.
Walsh vs Mould
Round 1 - Walsh leaps in with a jab and left hook with Mould looking to get his jab off.
Nice right hand from Walsh leaves Mould momentarily off balance.
Huge right hand and Mould is down! He gets to his feet but he looks shaken and he's down again!
Up next
Tasty lightweight clash up next between Ryan Walsh and Reece Mould.
Mould is coming off defeat to Gary Cully last November while Walsh is looking for one last run.
Fury vs Thun
Fury a winner on the cards but only by two rounds.
Maybe tighter on the cards than what we saw in the ring but a good, tough fight for Fury there.
He'll be looking for bigger names now.
Fury vs Thun
Round 8 – Right hand to the body and left hook to the head lands for Fury, not stopping here in the eighth and final round.
Thun is on the ropes with Fury firing shot but he does well to avoid anything too damaging.
The two big men swing it out to the end and it's been a good showing for Fury, who has bossed his way through the eight rounds.
Fury vs Thun
Round 7 – Big right hand stuns Thun on the ropes.
Thun backs up to the ropes and Fury lets go of some body shots, he's been relentless all night.
Big one-two bounces of Thun and his knees dip. He could be in trouble here. Couple more big rights land for Fury down the stretch.
Fury vs Thun
Round 6 – Big straight right hand stabs Thun's stomach.
Big one-two from Fury pushes Thun into the ropes and the German is forced to withstand another onslaught.
Fury ends the round with some good work on the ropes.
Fury vs Thun
Round 5 – Thun leads with a flurry but it draws a response from Fury who comes back with a barrage of body shots.
Thun keeps coming but it's being controlled by Fury, who is landing some telling right hands.
Fury vs Thun
Round 4 – Big right hand from Fury breaks Thun's guard but the German takes it well.
Big body shots from Fury goes in and Thun appears to wince a little.
The British heavyweight is breaking Thun down bit by bit.
Fury vs Thun
Round 3 – Nice combination on the inside from Thun but Fury roars forward.
Some big uppercuts come in from Fury but Thun fires back with another barrage of shots.
Hug right hand over the top for Fury but Thun takes it well.
Fury vs Thun
Round 2 – Fury active with his right hands, driving Thun to the ropes.
Lovely left hook to the body goes in for Fury and he let's his hands go on the ropes. Solid start.
Thun does answer back with some combinations and Fury responds with two hooks to the body.