TYSON Fury's bout against Deontay Wilder over the weekend was like something straight out of a Hollywood film.

The Brit's dazzling display of boxing finesse flummoxed the 'Bronze Bomber' and many claimed afterwards that he had won the fight, despite the official scorecards ruling it a draw.

The bout marked the culmination of an inspirational comeback story, which started after the 'Gypsy King' ballooned in weight and sank into a deep depression, following his victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.

At his lowest point, he drove his Ferrari at a bridge at 190 miles-per-hour in a suicide bid.

However, the fighter said he heard a voice in his head which told him not to take his own life.

Fury then signed up with a new trainer and managed to lose 150lbs, before taking on the hardest hitting puncher in the world.

He only had two tune-up fights before the bout on Sunday morning, however there was no question of whether he was suffering from any ring rust.

Fury danced around Wilder, landing quick jabs and mean right hands.

However, he was knocked down twice in the fight, with the second, in the 12th round, looking particularly devastating.

Wilder said after the fight that he saw Fury's eyes roll back in his head when he landed the combination that saw him collapse to the canvas.

The 'Gypsy King' lay motionless for at least five seconds before, incredibly, returning to his feet and beating the count.

He then dodged Wilder's follow-up assault and even landed a few of his own.

Even Wilder questioned how he got up from the knockdown.

It highlighted the steely resolve that Fury has shown since day one of his comeback.

I think the effects of Fury's openness about his battle with mental illness will outlive the memories of his fights.

By telling others about his issues with anxiety and depression, he has helped to show that these illnesses can affect anyone - even the heavyweight champion - and can be worse than physical disabilities.

Despite Fury's controversial past, I would say the work he has done in the last few months has cleansed him of his sins.

His fight on Sunday spells the start of a new era.