Published 17:35 IST, June 9th 2020

Wilder vs Fury 3 could be set to take place by the end of the year in New Zealand

Wilder vs Fury 3: According to reports, WBC champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are expected to face off at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand this year.

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Since New Zealand has officially become first nation to come out of COVID-19 pandemic reporting zero cases this week, boxing promoters are planning to host Wilder vs Fury 3 in New Zealand in near future. Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern has already eased  domestic restrictions, and ‘Level One’ alert system imposed on country allows mass garings, including fan attendance at sporting events. According to reports, first round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this week is expected to draw large crowds. This could also come across as good news for boxing fans since promoters have w planned to line up Wilder vs Fury 3 this year in New Zealand.

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Wilder vs Fury 3: Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder could face each or in New Zealand

Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan recently teased possibility of Wilder vs Fury 3 at New Zealand and said that y are planning to host event at Eden Park in Auckland. Speaking to Sporting News, Lonergan explained that Eden Park has a capacity of 50,000 and since New Zealand has successfully navigated through COVID-19 pandemic, Kiwi promoter billed his home nation as  perfect spot at this moment in time. "re is one place in world this fight could take place almost immediately, and that place is New Zealand because yesterday y went on to full crowds," Lonergan was quoted as saying.

He furr stated that he had a word with Bob Arum, who appeared enthusiastic about hosting Wiler vs Fury 3 in New Zealand. According to Lonergan, New Zealand is only country in world with health and safety means to host event at moment. Kiwi boxing promoter is pining for a mega-event like Wilder vs Fury 3 to be witnessed by fans in New Zealand.

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Wilder vs Fury location set to be finalised, Wilder vs Fury history

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have competed twice against each or in ir professional boxing careers. While first fight ended in a controversial draw, Tyson Fury kcked out Deontay Wilder in seventh round of WBC title fight earlier this year. While Tyson Fury is yet to taste defeat in his professional career, Deontay Wilder tasted hi first and only loss against Fury in his last fight. third contest between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder (Wilder vs Fury 3) is expected to be a final pin in ir rivalry.

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17:35 IST, June 9th 2020