'What a showman': Twitter explodes as Tyson Fury performs Rocky IV-inspired Apollo Creed walk-out to James Brown's 'Living in America'

It may have not been the fight of the decade, as Tyson Fury made quick work of Germany's Tom Schwarz on Saturday in Las Vegas, but the British heavyweight boxer did make an impression by entering the ring dressed as Apollo Creed.  

In his first bout since signing a new deal with Top Rank and ESPN, Fury sported actor Carl Weather's outfit star-studded striped shorts and hat from Rocky IV. And just as in the film, Fury's ring walk was accompanied by James Brown's 'Living in America.'

Devotees will remember that in the fourth installment - directed, written, and starring Sylvester Stallone - Creed takes on the Soviet Union's top boxer Ivan Drago which results in his death.


Fortunately for Fury, his night ended on a much better note. 

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Tyson Fury walks out dressed Apollo Creed from Rocky IV to James Brown's Living in America

Tyson Fury walks out dressed Apollo Creed from Rocky IV to James Brown's Living in America

Tyson Fury had a better night than Apollo Creed, who was killed in the ring in 'Rocky IV'

Tyson Fury had a better night than Apollo Creed, who was killed in the ring in 'Rocky IV'

Here's a clip of Tyson Fury's walk out as he's puts on a show for the spectators at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Sin City: 

During Tyson Fury's initial walk out he donned a black robe looking serious before bursting out singing and dancing to 'Living in the America' as one user states 'What a showman': 

Another user was quick to point out the fact that Apollo Creed was 'pummeled by Drago' in the second round: 

Another user made a comparison of Fury to Neo from Matrix after dodging and weaving Tom Schwarz's punches without breaking a sweat: 

Fulfilling a lifelong ambition of finally fighting in the Sin City, at the revered MGM Grand, he showed a destructive edge he has rarely previously demonstrated to justify the significant interest he has generated in the US since his fight with Deontay Wilder.

Fury had perhaps re-established himself as the world’s leading heavyweight with December’s thrilling draw against the American, when his performance deserved victory, and his reputation grew to such an extent he signed a lucrative contract to fight on ESPN out of the US against an unremarkable opponent.

So comfortable was Fury that he remained on his feet instead of sitting on his stool at the end of the round, and when the second started he just as effortlessly intensified his efforts to ruthlessly and swiftly secure the stoppage.

After hurting Schwarz with a combination, the 30-year-old landed a powerful left hand, danced his way out of the corner to resist his opponent and then leave him vulnerable, and then landed another hurtful combination and a left uppercut.

Schwarz’s face and nose were by then already bloodied, and his struggles increased as he continued to take powerful punches.

So comfortable was Fury (right) that he remained on his feet instead of sitting on his stool at the end of the round, and when the second started he just as effortlessly intensified his efforts to ruthlessly and swiftly secure the stoppage

So comfortable was Fury (right) that he remained on his feet instead of sitting on his stool at the end of the round, and when the second started he just as effortlessly intensified his efforts to ruthlessly and swiftly secure the stoppage

If his main rival as the world’s best heavyweight had been Anthony Joshua, the former IBF, WBA and WBO champion’s recent shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr means he will not be considered a realistic contender until he avenges that loss, and his latest convincing performance means he no longer has such a rival

If his main rival as the world’s best heavyweight had been Anthony Joshua, the former IBF, WBA and WBO champion’s recent shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr means he will not be considered a realistic contender until he avenges that loss, and his latest convincing performance means he no longer has such a rival

Fury’s fine reflexes and head movement meant the German’s last attack made no impact, and he then went down for the first time when he took a straight right while trapped against the ropes.

The Briton pursued victory the instant Schwarz returned to his feet, backing him into a corner where he continued to hurt him to both head and body and attracting the close attention of referee Kenny Bayliss until, with only 10 seconds of the round remaining, his trainer Rene Friese rightly threw in the towel.

If his main rival as the world’s best heavyweight had been Anthony Joshua, the former IBF, WBA and WBO champion’s recent shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr means he will not be considered a realistic contender until he avenges that loss, and his latest convincing performance means he no longer has such a rival.

It is little secret Fury expects to fight Wilder in a rematch next year, and having planned to fight at least once more before the end of 2019, he revealed he already has dates of September 21 or October 5 agreed in principle before continuing to play the showman by singing a song for the 9,000 present in the arena.  

Elsewhere, UFC fighter Max Holloway made a comparison to Muhammad Ali after quoting the boxing legend 'Floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee. Just Beautiful':

 

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