Tony Bellew vs. Ilunga Makabu: Live Round-by-Round Results and Highlights

Tony Bellew sensationally knocked out Ilunga Makabu in Round 3 to claim the vacant WBC cruiserweight title in Liverpool, England.

Bellew—who starred in the motion picture Creed—became a world champion at the third attempt, achieving the feat at Goodison Park, the home of his beloved Everton Football Club.

Also on the bill, fighting siblings Callum, Paul and Stephen Smith all recorded victories, while heavyweight David Price made a winning return to the ring in his first outing in nearly a year.