Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
Heavyweight contender Tyson Fury, and his co-promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, have given their takes on the recent statements that were made by promoter Eddie Hearn, who recently revealed that a source had advised him that Fury was having issues in training camp.
As previously reported, heavyweight contender Tyson Fury will be looking for a knockout victory on Saturday night, when he faces WBC world champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch. The first bout, which took place in December 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, ended in a controversial twelve round split draw.
Familiarity was an important component to Tyson Fury hiring Javan Steward as his new trainer in December. Changing trainers so close to such a huge fight was generally regarded as an unusual move, but Fury felt comfortable with Steward because he had worked alongside Emanuel Steward’s nephew in 2010 at his late uncle’s famed Kronk Gym in Detroit. Fury noted during a recent conference call that he wouldn’t have replaced Ben Davison with a trainer with whom he didn’t already have an existing relationship.
Tyson Fury has confirmed he will do battle with Deontay Wilder for a third time after their heavyweight rematch in Las Vegas on Saturday. Wilder will put his WBC title on the line when he steps into the ring with Fury at the MGM Grand this weekend.
For promotional purposes, Tyson Fury very easily could’ve contended that Deontay Wilder is the hardest puncher in boxing history. That has been widely debated since Wilder produced two more highlight-reel knockouts after facing Fury in December 2018. Fury thinks it’s impossible to know, though, since he hasn’t been hit by most of the heavyweights who’ve been touted as huge punchers historically.
Deontay Wilder famously dropped Tyson Fury twice when they fought in December 2018, the second time in a way that made it appear Fury wouldn’t get up. Wilder still wasn’t Fury’s toughest opponent – not even close, according to Fury. The lineal heavyweight champion considers Steve Cunningham the most formidable foe he has faced in 30 professional fights.
A fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is unlikely to happen in the UK, according to Eddie Hearn, because it would make more money overseas. Hearn believes that Fury will want to face Joshua, if he beats Deontay Wilder for the WBC title in Las Vegas on Saturday, but the fight would happen where most money is on offer.
Former heavyweight division ruler Wladimir Klitschko would like to see his former for, Tyson Fury, shock WBC world champion Deontay Wilder on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - I really like Tyson Fury. He’s an interesting guy. He’s a terrific fighter. And he’s got a back story – complete with redemptive elements – that’s undoubtedly world class. But this weekend, he’s more obstacle than leading man. Because when it comes to this era’s big men, others have the star power. Those in their 50s will...
Heavyweight contender Tyson Fury is going to have the time of his life - if he defeats WBC world champion Deonaty Wilder on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fury has made numerous unbelievable claims in the weeks leading up to his highly anticipated rematch with Wilder.