Steve Cunningham - W KO7
Neven Pajkic - W UD8
As British and Commonwealth champion Fury had several routes available to him and the next choice of opponent was unbeaten Canadian Pajkic, who had an unbeaten if padded record.
He wasn't expected to cause many problems for Fury in his 17th professional contest but the Briton found himself on the floor for the first time in his career in the second round.
The low left hand, a feature of Fury's stance, makes him open to the big right hand and for the first time an opponent was able to take advantage.
But Tyson wasn't shaken, and after his head had cleared made the Canadian pay for his derring-do by flattening him twice in the third round before the fight was called off.
John McDermott II - W TKO9
Fury and McDermott met for the first time when the former had fought only seven times, for the English belt. Who is to say why referee Terry O'Connor gave the win to Fury when the vast majority felt 'Big John' had done more than enough over 10 rounds.
A rematch had to happen, and it took place nine months later, but with a very different outcome. With improving at a rate of knots, McDermott couldn't live with him.
Both men struggled with the heat, but it was Fury's superior fitness and heavier shots that made the difference in the end.
McDermott had his moments, Fury had a point docked for holding, but the taller man dropped his foe at the end of the eighth with a fine combination and two more knockdowns at the start of the ninth brought about an abrupt end.
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