TYSON FURY received a congratulatory note from Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC legend after his win over Deontay Wilder.
With a thrilling 11th-roundKO in Las Vegas, the Gypsy King ended his rivalry against the American.
Tyson Fury ended Deontay Wilder's rivalry with him with a brutal 11th-roundKO
Celebrities and sporting stars around the globe took to social media to praise Fury after the fight.
Nurmagomedov, a former UFC lightweight champion, has also added his name to this long-list with a video message to the Brit.
The Russian - who recorded this message while watching his training partners spar -- said: "Tyson congratulations, congratulations.
"It was an excellent fight. My coach would like to say congratulations.
Javier Mendez, American Kickboxing Academy chief, said then: "Congratulations. It was an amazing fight. You're an incredible fighter.
"Incredible human being. I love your style."
The following Instagram story update featured the words "Inshallah [God willing]"
Nurmagomedov, a Dagestani fighter, wished Fury luck before the fight and signed off with: "Congratulations again brother!"
Nurmagomedov, 33 years old, believes Fury is the best boxer on Earth, pound for pound.
Nurmagomedov said that he believes he is the best fighter in the world when questioned by ESN News. Tyson Fury is my favorite boxer.
"Heavyweight, undefeated and he defeated everybody.
"Like very near, like Canelo [Alvarez], Oleksandr] Usyk [Terence] Crawford. Like all these guys very closely.
"Like only my opinion, top like Tyson Fury now."
The Eagle would love to see Fury take on Oleksandr Usyk, the newly-crowned unified heavyweight champion.
He stated, "I really want see Usyk against Fury. It will be a great fight.
"He [Usyk] is very skilled and has excellent technique. Tyson Fury, too.
"He's not like other heavyweights. He has more technique, his footwork and his conditioning are very good. I want to see Usyk against Fury."
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