Wilder-Fury 2: The rematch is ON as Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury agree to satisfy on Feb. 22 in Las Vegas

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The largest rematch in heavyweight boxing is signed and sealed, as WBC heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder and lineal heavyweight champ Tyson Fury have agreed to do battle once more in Las Vegas on Feb. 22.

The matchup, which many believed would not be made till later within the 12 months, has been confirmed for early within the New Yr, with Fury’s promoters MTK International formally asserting the conflict.

The pair will meet on the MGM Grand Backyard in Las Vegas as the 2 undefeated heavyweights go face-to-face for a second time in a bid to provide a definitive consequence following their controversial draw final December.

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Throughout that bout, Fury dominated lengthy spells of the competition utilizing his slick boxing and deft footwork to go away the less-polished, however extra highly effective, Wilder swinging at air.

However with the Brit seemingly set for a landslide win on the scorecards, Wilder twice dropped Fury within the closing phases of the bout to earn himself a draw on the scorecards.

Forward of their eagerly-anticipated rematch, Fury mentioned: “It’s on! February 22 on the MGM Grand Backyard Area in Las Vegas. Watch me knock out Deontay Wilder AKA ‘The Massive Dosser!”

Wilder was equally assured, saying: “After February 22nd there shall be no extra unanswered questions.

“I’ll end what I began, and this time Tyson Fury is not going to be getting up off that canvas so shortly. I’ve confirmed myself time and time once more and I’ll do it once more in February.”

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