Tyson Fury: record, next fight and profile →
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fuyr, explained that there is zero interest in facing Dillian Whyte on December 5 in the UK. Whyte was scheduled to face Alexander Povetkin in a rematch on November 21. The fight was postponed on Tuesday, after it was revealed that Povetkin had tested positive for COVID-19.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, says they hope to secure a 2021 unification fight with Tyson Fury. But the WBO's mandatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk, plans to push for his mandatory title shot.
Heavyweight contender Derek Chisora revealed that he reached out to former champion Deontay Wilder in the aftermath of Deontay's wild claims earlier this week. Wilder took to social media on Saturday night, where he posted a video with several controversial statements.
Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew thinks former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has lost his mind after listening to his recent statements on social media. On Saturday, Wilder took to social media and released a video where the boxer made some very wild accusations.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte believes former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is going to retire from the sport. Back in February, Wilder lost his WBC title when he was stopped in by Tyson Fury in the seventh round of their rematch at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Frank Warren, the co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, says his fighter is still moving ahead with a planned voluntary defense on December 5th in the UK. Warren explains that undefeated Agit Kabayel has been selected as the opponent and already issued a contract for the bout.
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believes Deontay Wilder has lost his mind after a very controversial Instragram video. On Saturday, Wilder took to social media to break his silence after being quiet for several months.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is shaking his head after reading Deontay Wilder's statements regarding Tyson Fury. On Saturday, Wilder took to social media to break his silence after being quiet for several months. Wilder lost his WBC heavyweight title back in February, when he was stopped in seven rounds in his rematch with Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
After months of remaining well off the grid, Deontay Wilder has twice spoken out through social media in the span of just a few days. The first came earlier in the week, drawing attention to Saturday’s Pay-Per-View event in San Antonio. The latter statement has already stolen its thunder, along with his latest attempt to discredit the lone loss on this record.
Once-beaten heavyweight contender Michael Hunter seriously doubts that he'll be selected as the next opponent for WBC world champion Tyson Fury. The frontrunners to face Fury, on a potential date of December 5th in the UK, appear to be Agit Kabayel and Carlos Takam.