By Mark Vester
Heavyweight John McDermott has promised to punish, knockout unbeaten Tyson Fury on June 25 when they fight in Brentwood for the vacant English heavyweight. McDermott wants to avenge last September's controversial decision loss to Fury. McDermott was seen as the winner by most observers. Viewers were shocked when referee Terry O'Connor handed down the sole score of 98-92 in favor of Fury. The British Boxing Board of Control ordered an immediate rematch.
After several proposed dates fell through, the rivals will finally clash for a second time in Brentwood on June 25 with the vacant English heavyweight title at stake.
This time McDermott will do everything in his power to end the fight early.
"I've been training so hard and will be leaving nothing to chance. I'll give it everything. I was too brave, strong, tough and fit for Fury the first time, but they still took it away from me. It's a real let down when you've given something everything for 12 weeks and have had a fantastic fight only for the referee to take it off you," McDermott told Sportinglife.
There won't be a sole scorer in the rematch. McDermott is very happy with three judges scoring the fight.
"I'm glad there will be three judges but I'm not planning for this fight to go the distance," said McDermott. "I'm not asking for any favours, I just want a fair fight. Whoever wins, wins. None of Fury's punches bothered me at all last time, I just walked through him and bashed him up."
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