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With a split decision, Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul in what was possibly the most anticipated matchup of boxers.
Fury, 23, was the busier fighter, hitting more precise blows and showcasing his foundations of the sport.
The brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former Love Island star was knocked out in the eighth round by YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.
One judge gave Paul a score of 75–74, while the other two gave Fury a score of 76–73.
“For the past two years this is all that has consumed my life,” an emotional Fury, who has now won all nine of his professional bouts, said on BT Sport.
“Everybody thought I was running scared but tonight I made my own legacy.”
After dedicating the fight to his new-born baby daughter Bambi, Fury added: “This is my first main event, I am going to get bigger and better and if he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
Paul – who lost for the first time in his seventh professional fight – said: “All respect to Tommy, he won. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses.
“I don’t know if I agree with the judges, it is what it is but that is the boxing world.”