Published 15:20 IST, March 2nd 2020

Deontay Wilder exercises rematch clause vs Tyson Fury with 3rd fight expected in July 2020

According to reports, Deontay Wilder has officially exercised his rematch clause with Tyson Fury and they are set to square-off for the third time in July.

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Deontay Wilder failed to retain his WBC heavyweight title on February 22. He was forced to taste first defeat of his professional boxing career against undefeated Tyson Fury. However, ' Bronze Bomber' is willing to run it back with Fury for one more time. According to reports, Deontay Wilder has already exercised his rematch clause with Tyson Fury. y are expected to fight each or again in July 2020.

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Wilder vs Fury 3: Deontay Wilder rematch clause

According to three-fight contract between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, loser of fight has  right to initiate a third meeting inside ring as per ir desire. w, almost a week after facing such a brutal KO loss to Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder has officially exercised his re-match clause. He is confident about regaining back WBC strap from undefeated Briton.

re-match between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder was a one-sided affair as Gypsy King started dominating fight from very first round. Though Wilder tried to regain his momentum, he was dropped down twice (Round 3 and Round 5) and looked utterly uncomfortable after that. Tyson Fury unloaded an all-out assault on Wilder before kcking him out in Round 7. first fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury ended in a controversial draw. Thus, trilogy fight is expected to bring out best of Deontay Wilder. Alabama boxer will be looking forward to avenging his first and only loss of professional boxing career.

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Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: Deontay Wilder blames his walkout costume

Despite being overpowered by Tyson Fury, Wilder hesitated in crediting him for victory. According to Deontay Wilder, he was unhurt by Fury’s jabs but his walkout costume of 40 lbs damd his legs even before fight started. 

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15:20 IST, March 2nd 2020