Published 12:45 IST, May 25th 2020

Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy fight could be hosted in Australia or China: Report

Wilder vs Fury 3: Boxing promoter Bob Arum recently revealed that he is planning to host Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 in Australia or China.

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two blockbuster events surrounding Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder saw Alabaman boxer experience first and only defeat of his professional boxing career in an epic rematch on February 22. After being on wrong side of a beatdown at Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2, re were rumours that trilogy fight would be hosted in China or Australia. While thing has been officially confirmed yet, Tyson Fury is w being linked with a fight against Anthony Joshua for heavyweight title unification. Boxing promoter Bob Arum brought a twist in tale this week by revealing that he wants to host Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 in eir Australia or China.

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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 could happen in China or Australia

While interacting with TalkSport, boxing promoter Bob Arum stated that y are searching for alternative venues where coronavirus pandemic is under control. Though Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder has happened in Las Vegas on both occasions, trilogy fight will reportedly materialise outside American soil. When asked to clarify his plans regarding Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3, Bob Arum said, “We are looking elsewhere, at places where y’ve had very little coronavirus. Where it is t considered to be a problem. We are exploring possibility of Macaw, China and also in a big venue in Australia, which seems to have coronavirus under control. Our goal from Fury’s standpoint and Wilder’s standpoint is to get that fight on in fourth quarter before end of year.”

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Wilder vs Fury 3 update

According to reports, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have signed a three-fight contract with Wilder vs Fury 3 location yet to be finalised. However, a few days ago former WBC champion Deontay Wilder claimed that he is willing to step aside from fight and let Anthony Joshua fight Tyson Fury first. However, Bob Arum's claims about Wilder vs Fury 3 location is likely to put Tyson Fury's potential fight against Anthony Joshua in backseat. As things stand, Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy fight will seemingly be scheduled ahead of fight against Joshua, once Wilder vs Fury 3 location is finalised. 

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12:45 IST, May 25th 2020