Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II - February 22, 2020

[margaret thatcher]

Ya, that 'photo funny business'

Hopefully he's an obese out of shape slob so he gets KTFO more brutally

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Wilder-Fury: Two Commercials Watched By 100M-Plus During Super Bowl - From Boxing Scene

There aren’t many American sports fans that don’t at least know about the upcoming Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the two Wilder-Fury II commercials that aired during FOX’s broadcast of Super Bowl LIV on Sunday night were watched by more than 100 million people apiece in the United States. An audience of 103,500,000 saw the first Wilder-Fury rematch promo at 8:02 p.m. ET, slightly more than the 101,100,000 who saw the second commercial at 8:37 p.m. ET.

Nielsen also revealed that 126,500,000 viewers combined watched seven Wilder-Fury II commercials during FOX’s pre-Super Bowl coverage from 12:56 p.m. ET until 6:10 p.m. ET, about 20 minutes prior to kickoff. The last two pre-game promos, which aired at 5:50 p.m. ET and 6:10 p.m. ET, were seen by audiences of 33,400,000 and 49,600,000, respectively.

An estimated 148,500,000 American viewers watched all or part of Super Bowl LIV – in which the Kansas City Chiefs came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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The second heavyweight title bout between Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs), the WBC champion, and Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs), the lineal champion, is scheduled for February 22 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The four-fight show is a joint pay-per-view venture between FOX Sports, which has a content contract with Wilder’s adviser, Al Haymon, and ESPN, which has a broadcast agreement with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc., Fury’s co-promoter.

Their first pay-per-view fight, which was distributed by Showtime, reportedly produced approximately 325,000 buys in December 2018. Wilder knocked down Fury twice in that bout – once apiece in the ninth and 12th rounds – but it resulted in a 12-round split draw at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Arum has said that he expects their highly anticipated rematch to generate more than 2 million buys because of the broad combined reach of FOX and ESPN.

FOX, one of the four major broadcast networks in the United States, is available in nearly 120 million American homes.

ESPN is the second most-watched basic cable channel in the United States, behind only FOX News. ESPN has an estimated 83 million American subscribers.

Showtime, a premium cable channel, has more than 29 million subscribers in the U.S.

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Let's hope it pays off..

These ads alone cost a lot..

$5.6 million for 30 seconds.

[Finkel]

How do people feel about PBC reuploading the first fight, but with a new pro-wilder commentary track?

It's kind of disappointing that they have recorded a new commentary track, in which the commentator is calling Wilder's missed shots time and again as cleanly landing, all to sway people into thinking Wilder should have won wide on the cards in the first fight.

What was wrong with the Showtime commentary? Was Paulie too honest?

Should promoters be given a free pass to try to fool the public like this?

Here's a link to a boxing news article on the subject:
https://www.fightsaga.com/fightsaga/new ... nd-scoring

[Thomastearns]

How do people feel about PBC reuploading the first fight, but with a new pro-wilder commentary track?

It's kind of disappointing that they have recorded a new commentary track, in which the commentator is calling Wilder's missed shots time and again as cleanly landing, all to sway people into thinking Wilder should have won wide on the cards in the first fight.

What was wrong with the Showtime commentary? Was Paulie too honest?

Should promoters be given a free pass to try to fool the public like this?

Here's a link to a boxing news article on the subject:
https://www.fightsaga.com/fightsaga/new ... nd-scoring

What was wrong with the Showtime commentary? Was Paulie too honest?

Yes, yes and yes.

Someone had to at least query Alejandro Rochin's 115–111 card for Wilder.


Should promoters be given a free pass to try to fool the public like this?

Since they're quite shameless, they will try anything. Propaganda and rewriting their own boxing history are all well within their criminal compass.

Thankfully there are many serious boxing fans here who notice such things and won't hesitate in pointing them out.

In the meantime the cartel continues to extend its tentacles around the boxing entertainment industry.

It would be almost inappropriate to still call it an actual sport.

[margaret thatcher]

It is kinda a weird thing to do, maybe they wanted a more excitable and hypable commentary and it just so happened that the guy leaned a bit more Wilder with it then the original Show guys did. Easier to scream about his swings than it is Fury's slaps

They shoulda got Bobby Sheridan, he turned Adamek-Grant into the greatest war of all time

[CiroDiMarzio]

After the fight I thought that Fury was robbed by judges and he clearly won this bout but when I rewatched this one I have to admit that a draw was a good decision. On my scorecard Wilder won rounds 1,2,4,9,12 so I've got 113:113. Im very exicited about the rematch and I have no idea what the outcome will be.

[lazboy]

I also rewatched the first recently and I wasn’t bored at all. Watching Fury slip and dance away from such a dangerous puncher entertains me. I’ll give a more considered prediction later on but I favour Fury.

[Enlightened-One]

Food for thought…

Tyson commenced his weight loss regime during March 2017, which was when he was allegedly weighing in the region of 400lbs. And let’s face it, his appearance definitely reflected this weight.

He announced his ring-return at the end of 2017 and his first comeback bout against Sefer Seferi was staged during June 2018. At this point in time, Fury had been inactive for more than 2½ years.

Less than six months after he’d made his comeback and engaged in two ring-rust clearing bouts against journeymen, Fury then challenged Deontay Wilder in the American’s own backyard weighing roughly 150lbs lighter than his heaviest weight.

Most believed Fury was unfortunate to have been deprived the victory over Wilder during their first encounter.

Tyson Fury plans to weigh 270lbs for the Wilder rematch, 16lbs heavier than his weight for the first bout. This superficially appears to be extra muscle.

The Brit would have also been training for three consecutive years (maintaining his current weight for two of them) and would be competing in his sixth bout within an 18-month period by the time he faces Deontay Wilder for their rematch.

Considering all of the above facts, who do you think would have improved the most between Wilder and Fury since their first bout?

[lazboy]

EO I hear you girlfriend, your points are not missed. There’s a old saying in boxing that the better technical fighter usually wins the rematch...(along those lines) but we are in the super heavyweight freak era. I’d say on paper Fury should have the advantages however Wilder has that game changer and seems durable. It makes things very difficult to predict - it boggles the mind. I still favour Fury though.

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The only thing really exciting about the first bout was the 12 round. Clever in a way, as it’s the last round and the round that is in your head after the fight.

[lazboy]

The only thing really exciting about the first bout was the 12 round. Clever in a way, as it’s the last round and the round that is in your head after the fight.

I guess I’m a little bit unwell in the head but I enjoyed the full fight after watching it again the other day. Fun watching Fury slip and slide even though not much leather traded.

[margaret thatcher]

Food for thought…

Tyson commenced his weight loss regime during March 2017, which was when he was allegedly weighing in the region of 400lbs. And let’s face it, his appearance definitely reflected this weight.

He announced his ring-return at the end of 2017 and his first comeback bout against Sefer Seferi was staged during June 2018. At this point in time, Fury had been inactive for more than 2½ years.

Less than six months after he’d made his comeback and engaged in two ring-rust clearing bouts against journeymen, Fury then challenged Deontay Wilder in the American’s own backyard weighing roughly 150lbs lighter than his heaviest weight.

Most believed Fury was unfortunate to have been deprived the victory over Wilder during their first encounter.

Tyson Fury plans to weigh 270lbs for the Wilder rematch, 16lbs heavier than his weight for the first bout. This superficially appears to be extra muscle.

The Brit would have also been training for three consecutive years (maintaining his current weight for two of them) and would be competing in his sixth bout within an 18-month period by the time he faces Deontay Wilder for their rematch.

Considering all of the above facts, who do you think would have improved the most between Wilder and Fury since their first bout?

The strange thing is some people really think Wilder losing pretty much every minute to a guy he already KTFO was some sign of great improvement

Though with Wilder, you can improve overall and still if you just make that one mistake in a certain spot it can be lights out. I'll always feel more comfortable picking the wild one

[snake33]

Does anybody think Fury is really going to slug it out and go for a KO ?
If he does it's over early. I hope that is just a psychological ploy.
If Fury doesn't showboat and goof around he can get a UD.
Fury would have won last time if he didn't get knocked on his ass.
He needs to fight serious and maintain his defense every second.

[Finkel]

Listen to the impact on the wilder “hook” at 2:24 on the clock round 7:
Here is the BT Sport Upload:

Then compare to the PBC upload:

Sound the same?

[Onetimeonly]

Does anybody think Fury is really going to slug it out and go for a KO ?
If he does it's over early. I hope that is just a psychological ploy.
If Fury doesn't showboat and goof around he can get a UD.
Fury would have won last time if he didn't get knocked on his ass.
He needs to fight serious and maintain his defense every second.

No way he slugs, but I think trying to smother wilder inside and call it slugging could be effective

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From ESPN

•Quartet of World Champions Anchor ESPN and FOX Sports Wilder vs. Fury II Pay-Per-View Broadcast

• Wilder vs. Fury II on FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV, a Historic Joint Presentation, Starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

• Action Begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on FS1 & ESPNEWS (Coverage from ESPNEWS continues on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT)

LAS VEGAS – Today, ESPN and FOX Sports announced an extensive Wilder vs. Fury II fight week and fight night programming lineup in advance of the highly anticipated rematch between undefeated heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and unbeaten lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury taking place on Saturday, Feb. 22, in a historic, joint presentation by FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The Wilder vs. Fury II PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin squaring off against former title challenger Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator as the co-main event. WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, a.k.a “The Mexican Iron Man” will defend his title against Filipino contender Jeo Santisima in the PPV featured bout. Plus in the PPV opener, super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will face 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis in a 10-round battle of unbeatens.

Early prelims will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on FS1, ESPNEWS and in Spanish on FOX Deportes and ESPN3, featuring two explosive bouts. ESPNEWS’ coverage will switch to ESPN at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Fight week and fight night programming will feature a quartet of former champions and current ESPN and FOX Sports analysts, including three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, former two-division world champion and 2004 U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward, two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter and future Hall of Famer Timothy Bradley. Lewis and Ward will join ESPN veteran broadcaster Joe Tessitore for ringside commentary. Bradley and Porter will join ESPN’s Max Kellerman and FOX Sports’ Brian Kenny (host) live on the desk. ESPN’s boxing insiders Mark Kriegel and Bernardo Osuna will serve as reporters alongside FOX Sports’ Kate Abdo. Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Hazzard Sr. will serve as the unofficial scorer and rules expert, while Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will serve as ring announcer. Spanish-language coverage from site includes play-by-play from ESPN Deportes’ Jorge Eduardo Sánchez and FOX Deportes’ Adrián García Márquez, alongside former champions Juan Manuel Márquez (ESPN Deportes) and Hall of Famer Erik “Terrible” Morales (FOX Deportes) on the analysis. ESPN Deportes’ David Faitelson and FOX Deportes’ Jaime Motta will provide commentary.

ESPN and FOX Sports’ presentation of Wilder vs. Fury II will feature unique production upgrades to bring fans closer to the ring and deliver views that enhance their experience. The production will include 35 cameras — unprecedented for an ESPN boxing production — seven super-slow-motion and six robotic cameras, a 4D camera system that allows 360 degree replays, a mini FlyCam, a JITA camera for unique shots, as well as bumper corner cameras.

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Weekly Schedule

Covering the historic heavyweight battle, ESPN and FOX Sports will be producing an unprecedented amount of content from numerous locations in Las Vegas starting Tuesday, Feb 18. Lead up coverage includes:

• SportsCenter on the Road (Tue-Sun, from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater): Toni Collins, Mark Kriegel, Bernardo Osuna, Joe Tessitore and Stan Verrett rotate to host segments for ESPN’s flagship news and information program.

• Max on Boxing (Tue & Thurs from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater; Wed & Fri from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): ESPN’s boxing series hosted by Max Kellerman airing on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. ET, Tue, Thurs, Fri and 5:30 p.m. ET on Wed. Shows on Tue, Thurs, Fri will each be one hour, while Wed will be 30-minutes following the live final press conference.

• Speak For Yourself (Wed-Fri at 3:00 p.m. ET on FS1): Jason Whitlock and Marcellus Wiley co-host the 90-minute discussion and opinion-based program live on-set at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino set near the MGM Grand Race & Sports Book.

• First Take (Thu-Fri at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN): ESPN’s morning debate show hosted by Molly Qerim with commentators Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman will have Smith, Kellerman and Qerim live on-set at the MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater.

• Wilder vs. Fury II Final Press Conference (Wed at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and FS1): Watch Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter preview Saturday’s showdown, while Kate Abdo hosts the fighters in their final press conference from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes.

• Wilder vs. Fury II Official Weigh-In: (Fri at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and FS1 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter discuss the heavyweight title fight, while Kate Abdo reports. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes.

• Wilder vs. Fury II Pre-Show on ABC: Will feature Joe Tessitore from the desk, with ringside analysis from Tim Bradley, Max Kellerman, Mark Kriegel, and Andre Ward, and reports from Bernardo Osuna.

Wilder vs. Fury II Original Content

• ESPN’s Ring Science hosted by Andre Ward, available now exclusively on ESPN+.

• Countdown: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II, one-hour special goes behind the scenes and inside the lives of both fighters as they prepare for their long-awaited rematch. Re-airs during fight week across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms.

• Inside Wilder vs. Fury II, an in-depth four part series which looks into the fighter’s preparation leading up to fight night. Re-airs across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms throughout fight week.

• Wilder vs. Fury II: The Roundtable premieres on ESPN Friday, Feb. 14.

• E60: (Sun at 7 pm ET on ESPN): Tyson Fury is a 31-year-old Englishman and unbeaten lineal champion. In 2017, he was on the brink of total self-destruction, and battled depression and anxiety. On February 22, Fury enters the ring to settle old scores when he takes on current WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Before he does, Fury sits down with E:60 reporter Jeremy Schaap to discuss his demons, the road to recovery and his comeback.

• Andre Ward’s Unguarded with Tyson Fury, available now exclusively on ESPN+.

ESPN.com
• From ESPN.Com: The Tyson Fury rollercoaster – a look at the highs and lows of a wild career
• Mark Kriegel on how Tyson Fury’s decision to change trainers changed everything about this fight
• The stories about Deontay Wilder you need to know, as told by those who know him best
• Mark Kriegel on how Deontay Wilder became the unlikeliest American boxing icon
• Breaking down “The punch”: An oral history of the 12th round in the first Wilder-Fury fight
• How does each fighter get the job done? Tim Bradley offers up the gameplan for both fighters (E+)
• Social: @ESPNRingside Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

FOXSports.com
• From FOXSports.com: Martin Rogers on how the epic Wilder vs. Fury rematch will shape the boxing landscape and their legacies.

• ‘One More Round’ with Wilder and Fury – both fighters break down the pivotal rounds from their first bout

• The best of “Inside PBC Boxing” including both fighters’ Keys to Victory as broken down by Shawn Porter and Abner Mares

• A host of original content on @PBConFOX’s social channels, including Wilder and Fury’s Top 3 Knockouts and their Boxing Mount Rushmores

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Does anybody think Fury is really going to slug it out and go for a KO ?
If he does it's over early. I hope that is just a psychological ploy.
If Fury doesn't showboat and goof around he can get a UD.
Fury would have won last time if he didn't get knocked on his ass.
He needs to fight serious and maintain his defense every second.

I don't believe there's a chance he will slug it out with Wilder.

As far as I'm concerned, this is just psychology from Fury.

As we saw when he fought Wladimir, he and his team completely out psyched Wladimir and his team.

This is classic Fury.

[margaret thatcher]

Deontay Wilder is a boxing icon? Lol they are going all out aren't they

[kbackup408]

I know pictures can be deceiving BUT Fury looks the business at 270lb!

Anyone else thinks Wilder coming in heavier might make him sluggish?

[Finkel]

Deontay Wilder is a boxing icon? Lol they are going all out aren't they

Well to be fair he is "the unlikeliest American boxing icon"

[margaret thatcher]

And he apparently defied those odds to become an iconic boxer