TYSON FURY spent a terrible evening watching his cousin Hosea Burton go through a bloody and brutal stoppage.
Dan Azeez, 32-year-old Lewisham light-heavyweight, performed a Wembley Arena masterclass in order to defeat brave Burton for the British title of light-heavyweight.
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Nearly all seven rounds were very one-sided. The WBC heavyweight champion tried to enjoy his evening, but was disappointed by the outcome.
Tyson was flanked at his side by father John, brother Hughie and friend, sparring partner, and ex-world champ Joe Parker.
The rock-hard support can be proud that Burton, 33, refused to touch the canvas.
John Latham was forced to end the fight after Azeez launched a brilliant barrage that brought an incredible close to his best performance.
Burton was buzzed by Azeez in the opener, and he responded with a right-hand that forced him back into the ropes.
A jab was delivered to the proud Traveller moments later, and he was then beaten to the puncher with the shorter man.
Fury was seen clapping with his cousin at the end of the opening session. However, he had clearly lost the round.
Burton appeared to be improving at the beginning of the second, but Azeez continued using his height advantage against him and ducking under his jab while uploading power shots.
Azeez was bobbing, weaving and stumbling under all of Burton’s long straight shots. The south Londoner also landed some big right hands in the third which rocked Burton once more.
Then, Burton was again struck by a left hook with a leaping right hand just before the bell rang to conclude the one-sided round.
Burton was told by Joe Gallagher, a Manchester trainer, that he was too afraid to throw his jab enough before the fourth began.
Azeez continued to punish Burton for his indecisiveness in the fourth with his loud right hands and booming right fingers, as Burton's face became pinky-blued.
Burton was battered when he started the seventh. His extended family ran to his aid and he managed to keep his feet on the ground.
Azeez finally backed him into a corner, and brutalized him to end a remarkable showing by the underdog.
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