Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
If Deontay Wilder defeats Tyson Fury on July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena—the date and location that Bob Arum said a third fight between the two heavyweights will be staged in Las Vegas—their series will stand at a stalemate at 1-1-1.
Deontay Wilder’s decision to keep his team intact has resonated with the boxing industry far more than his initial reaction. Much was made of Wilder’s post-fight comments—both immediately and in the days that followed surrounding his 7th round knockout loss to Tyson Fury in their rematch this past February in Las Vegas. The defeat was the first as a pro for Alabama’s Wilder, a 2008 Olympic Gold medalist and long-reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight titlist who was outgunned from the opening bell his second fight with England’s Fury (30-0-1, 21KOs).
The World Boxing Council have confirmed that both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder had passed all over their drug tests, that were administered by VADA [Voluntary Anti-Doping Association] and regulated by the WBC's Clean Boxing Program.
Matthew Macklin does not see Deontay Wilder making the necessary adjustments to topple WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight - which is expected to land in July.
NEW YORK – Adam Kownacki had hoped he would’ve gotten the opportunity first to try the tactics that worked so well for Tyson Fury in his rematch against Deontay Wilder. Kownacki always felt that his persistent pressure and right hand would’ve been difficult for Wilder to handle had they fought for the WBC heavyweight title Wilder lost to Fury on February 22 in Las Vegas. That’s why Kownacki felt some personal disappointment the night Fury floored Wilder twice and stopped him in the seventh round.
SugarHill Steward said he doesn't anticipate the same script playing out again should a third fight take place between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Ben Davison, the former head trainer of Tyson Fury, has rejected any claims that his boxer manipulated his gloves for last month's rematch with Deontay Wilder. Davison had trained Fury for his first bout with Wilder, in December 2018. That contest ended in a controversial twelve round split draw.
Veteran trainer and former world champion Buddy McGirt is willing to help Deontay Wilder prepare for a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. Last month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Fury stopped Wilder in the seventh round to capture the WBC heavyweight title.
Former world champion Andy Lee, who serves as a co-trainer for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, would advise Deontay Wilder to avoid an immediate trilogy bout. Last month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Fury stopped Wilder in the seventh round to capture the WBC title.
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum says that Tyson Fury’s claims that he will retire after two more fights should be taken with “a grain of salt”. Fury’s US promoter says that while the WBC heavyweight champion might be genuine when saying he wants to quit, such decisions were “subject to change”.