Tyson Fury beats Wladimir Klitschko to become world heavyweight champion

Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko and his wife Hayden Panettiere, right, leave the hall after Klitschko lost to Britain's Tyson Fury in a world heavyweight title fight for Klitschko's WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts in the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, western Germany on Sunday. (AP Photo)

Klitschko, the premier heavyweight of his era, relinquished the IBF belt he had held since 2006, the WBO title he'd owned since 2008, and the WBA crown he'd had since 2011. (AP Photo)

Fury, 12 years younger than the 39 year old Klitschko, taunted and baited the champion at various stages, prompting jeers from fans at the 55,000 seat soccer stadium in Duesseldorf. (AP Photo)

Klitschko (64 4, 53 KO), contesting his 28th title fight, was cautious until attempting a recovery in the final rounds, but suffered his first defeat since April 2004. (AP Photo)

Cesar Ramos and Raul Caiz Sr. scored it 115 112 each, while Ramon Cerdan had it 116 111 in favor of the undefeated Briton (25 0, 18 KO). (AP Photo)

After a bruising encounter that ended with cuts near both of Klitschko's eyes, referee Tony Weeks went to the judges' scorecards. (AP Photo)

Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision to end the Ukrainian's 9 1/2 year reign as heavyweight champion on Saturday and take his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles. (AP Photo)