Published 20:59 IST, August 20th 2020
Tyson Fury calls out Deontay Wilder amid speculation of trilogy fight getting postponed
WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took to Twitter to call out Deontay Wilder amid speculation of their trilogy fight getting postponed due to the COVID-19.
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WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has warned Deontay Wilder that 'clock is ticking' to finalise ir trilogy fight, with Dillian Whyte set to challenge winner. mouthwatering third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder faces being pushed back to next year with COVID-19 restrictions on fans showing little sign of easing before end of year. Fury has w taken to Twitter to call out Wilder and persuade him to confirm that fight will go ahead before end of 2020.
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Wilder vs Fury 3: Tyson Fury calls out Deontay Wilder on Twitter
On Thursday morning, Tyson Fury took to Twitter to reveal that he won't be waiting forever for his third fight against Deontay Wilder. 32-year-old also added that he plans on fighting and beating or boxers in division. Fury also added a picture of his fight with Wilder that took place earlier this year, in February when Brit beat American to win WBC Heavyweight title.
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Boxing news: Deontay Wilder accepted trilogy fight with Tyson Fury in March
Following ir dramatic first bout that ended in a draw in 2018, Tyson Fury battered Wilder in second fight in February, scoring a stopp win in seventh round. It was first loss for Wilder in his professional boxing career but neir of m has fought ever since. Earlier this year, ESPN reported that 'Wilder vs Fury 3' was planned to take place on December 19, 2020, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. third fight between two men has been contractually guaranteed as Wilder chose to activate clause prior to coronavirus pandemic. However, re are still doubts over fight taking place due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Boxing news: Tyson Fury update
Tyson Fury's British promoter Frank Warren revealed that 'Gypsy King' will be back in ring in December, regardless of a trilogy world heavyweight title defence or a UK homecoming against ar opponent behind closed doors. He said, "Tyson is top attraction in boxing at moment and by Christmas, we'd have kept him inactive for 10 months since win over Wilder.". Warren added that Fury won't wait beyond end of 2020 to return to ring.
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20:59 IST, August 20th 2020