Yes Fury was knockdown in the first fight with Wilder but you need to remember that during that period Wilder was considered as the best fighter in the world and was active and many were comparing him with the legends for his power. On the other hand Tyson Fury was making a come back to boxing after taking a long break and going through mental issues and gained weight beyond recognition and to come back and perform the way he did after years of non activity speaks volumes to his skills and how the media boasted Wilder .