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Deontay Wilder’s rematch with Tyson Fury is now official for February 22, and likely to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fury’s promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank Boxing has confirmed that the rematch is now official for the 22nd of February.

WBC heavyweight champion Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) did his part in defeating Luis Ortiz (31-2, 26 KOs) last Saturday night to clear the road for him to defend against mandatory Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs). Wilder had a harder time working his way back to the rematch than Fury did, as he took Ortiz. That was a tough fight for Wilder. Fury has had it easy beating two B-level heavyweights in Otto Wallin and Tom Schwarz.

Wilder vs. Fury rematch will be on pay-per-view

The fight was made official on Tuesday. Unfortunately for boxing fans, this will be on pay-per-view rather than on regular ESPN and FOx. It’ll be a joint PPV event between those two networks.

It’s still too early to know how much the Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight will go on pay-per-view, but a good guess would be in the $70+ range. Fury is with Top Rank, and fights on ESPN, whereas Wilder is with Premier Boxing Champions and fights on Fox.

“We’re going to have an announcement before Christmas, but the fight is happening Feb. 22. You can go to sleep on that,” Arum said to ESPN.com.

Wilder’s managers Al Haymon and Shelly Finkel will meet with Arum to work out the location of the fight. They’ll be meeting a week from now to hammer out where the fight will be taking place. They want to get the venue agreed on as soon as possible.

“It will all get worked out in early December as far as the site, but the 22nd is the date,” Finkel said.

The good news for Wilder is the fight will be taking place in the United States instead of the UK, because they’ve got to start selling ticket. There isn’t a lot of time before February

Fury will be the visiting fighter no matter where it takes place in the States. It wouldn’t be bad for Fury if the fight took place in New York, because a lot of his British fans could make the flight over the ocean to watch it live.

Wilder-Fury 2 possible for MGM Grand in Las Vegas

The MGM Grand is the same venue for Fury’s last 2 fights against Otto Wallin and Tom Schwarz. Wilder fought there last Saturday against Ortiz.

The Wilder vs. Fury rematch will be marketed on ESPN and Fox, and it should get a lot of publicity.

You can argue that Fury is a step down for Wilder from his last opponent Ortiz, but he should make up for that with his gift for gab. Fury will likely do a better job selling the rematch against Wilder than Ortiz did. Fury is a good talker, and he gives the impression that he’s a knockout type fighter. It’s the opposite. He’s more of a pure boxer.

Wilder had problems with Fury in the first 8 rounds of their fight last December. However, in the championship rounds, Wilder figured out Fur and dropped him twice. The bout ended up being scored a draw.

Charles Brun

Top Rank Press Release

The long-awaited rematch of heavyweight titans is set, as undefeated WBC champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and unbeaten lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury will continue their rivalry in the ring on Saturday, February 22 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV.

Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Saturday, December 28 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at www.mgmgrand.com or www.axs.com. The event is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and allegedly’s Queensberry Promotions. A Premier Boxing Champions presentation.

“I’m happy and I’m excited that the rematch is finally happening,” said Wilder. “I want to give the fans what they want to see. I’ve been doing it with my last three outings – Fury, Breazeale and Ortiz. They’ve been spectacular events – from my ring walks where I gather all the energy of the people, to my uniforms that I wear to help spread that energy. Then I give them what they all come for – the knockouts, and my knockouts have been amazing. I proved myself the first time and I’m ready to do it again. It was a very controversial fight. I promise my fans that there won’t be any controversy with this one. I’m going to finish it.”

“There’s no more ducking and diving,” said Fury. “The date has been set, and the ‘Bomb Squad’ is about to be securely detonated and the real champion crowned as the world watches on for the most anticipated fight in years. This is unfinished business for me, but come February 22, this dosser will finally get what’s coming to him, and I can’t wait!”

Wilder vs. Fury II has been highly anticipated since their first meeting, when Wilder retained his title via split draw after Fury miraculously rose from a 12th-round knockdown to finish the fight. It is one of the most memorable moments in heavyweight history and has raised the historical stakes heading into the rematch February 22.

PBC Press Release



LAS VEGAS – The long-awaited rematch of heavyweight titans is set, as undefeated WBC champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and unbeaten lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury continue their rivalry in the ring Saturday, Feb. 22 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV.

Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased at www.mgmgrand.com or www.axs.com. The event is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and allegedly’s Queensberry Promotions. A Premier Boxing Champions presentation.

“I’m happy and I’m excited that the rematch is finally happening,” said Wilder. “I want to give the fans what they want to see. I’ve been doing it with my last three outings – Fury, Breazeale and Ortiz. They’ve been spectacular events – from my ring walks where I gather all the energy of the people, to my uniforms that I wear to help spread that energy. Then I give them what they all come for – the knockouts, and my knockouts have been amazing. I proved myself the first time and I’m ready to do it again. It was a very controversial fight. I promise my fans that there won’t be any controversy with this one. I’m going to finish it.”

“There’s no more ducking and diving,” said Fury. “The date has been set, and the ‘Bomb Squad’ is about to be securely detonated and the real champion crowned as the world watches on for the most anticipated fight in years. This is unfinished business for me, but come February 22, this dosser will finally get what’s coming to him, and I can’t wait!”

Wilder vs. Fury II has been highly anticipated since their first meeting when Wilder retained his title via split draw after Fury miraculously rose from a 12th-round knockdown to finish the fight. It is one of the most memorable moments in heavyweight history and has raised the historical stakes heading into the rematch February 22.

Not many fights get made where get where I have no idea who will win.

After February 22nd there will be no more unanswered questions. I will finish what I started, and this time @Tyson_Fury will not be getting up off that canvas so quickly. I’ve proven myself time and time again and I will do it again in February. #WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/GkYSzNCBAU

— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) December 27, 2019

It's on! Feb. 22 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, watch me knock out Deontay Wilder AKA The Big Dosser.? Tickets on sale TOMORROW at 10 a.m. PT (6 p.m. UK).? Get your tickets at ;https://t.co/YXkHQubNzQ#WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/DAxjHE3ghr

— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) December 27, 2019

Whatever happened to Showtime. Supposedly offered Wilder money, kept him on. Refuse to have the Ortiz rematch on PPV, as they didn't believe it would do the best numbers, said Wilder would be back on Showtime. Now it's FOX again.

To Be Honest, ESPN/FOX should do a great job. They're in the most homes in the US. Should promote the crap outta the rematch.

I do think the rematch does better numbers than the first.

John Fury hinted they planning on working Wilder inside with some body shots. I think Fury is a lot better inside and if he mixes up his previous tactic with some infighting he will definetely wear Wilder down. People also tend to forget that Fury has some body shot KOs so he is no joke close range.

Vacant The Ring Magazine title at stake

Former heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has officially announced that his rematch with WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on February 22.

Fury, who is rated No. 1 by The Ring at heavyweight, was deemed very unlucky to be awarded a draw against the American knockout artist in December 2018. The enigmatic Englishman was dropped twice but controlled the majority of the contest with superior boxing skills.

“It’s on! Feb. 22 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, watch me knock out Deontay Wilder AKA The Big Dosser,” said Fury via his official Instagram account.

Wilder, who is rated No. 2 by The Ring, responded: “After February 22nd there will be no more unanswered questions. I will finish what I started, and this time @Tyson_Fury will not be getting up off that canvas so quickly. I’ve proven myself time and time again and I will do it again in February. #WilderFury2.”

Fury, who is recognized by many as the lineal heavyweight champion, and Wilder will also contest the vacant Ring Magazine title.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at axs.com

Kind of late on the promotion of a fight this big.

marvelous marv wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:06 Kind of late on the promotion of a fight this big.

2 Full months? Plenty of time.

Promotion wise, it was a fight boxing fans knew was kinda set in stone as soon as Fury beat Wallin and Wilder beat Ortiz.

All we were really doing was waiting for an official announcement.

Also, expect it to be shoved down our throats via ESPN and FOX.

What are the odds the fight gets canceled or delayed?

Joshua believes Fury cane win a twelve round decision over Wilder - if he sticks to a solid game plan.

"Fury has taken some relatively soft-touch fights to get his confidence back and is going into the new year as a new man with a new team and a new mindset. He must feel something within him that is new, and he wants to be the new heavyweight champion," Joshua said to Sky Sports.

"He can beat Wilder providing he follows his game-plan for the 12 rounds. Wilder has shown that you can't blink for a second with him, because it only takes one punch. A good boxer, who is young, fresh and can follow a game-plan, can be victorious for X-amount of rounds [against Wilder].

"Boxing is about hitting and not getting hit. Ortiz got hit with a big punch but Fury is evasive, a lot bigger, flicks out his jab. He is quite difficult to hit. Fury fought Wilder the first time after a long lay-off."

tiny_acres wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:31 What are the odds the fight gets canceled or delayed?

The first fight didn't, what makes you think the rematch might?

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:33

tiny_acres wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:31 What are the odds the fight gets canceled or delayed?

The first fight didn't, what makes you think the rematch might?

Just a gut feeling

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:13

marvelous marv wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 14:06 Kind of late on the promotion of a fight this big.

2 Full months? Plenty of time.

Promotion wise, it was a fight boxing fans knew was kinda set in stone as soon as Fury beat Wallin and Wilder beat Ortiz.

All we were really doing was waiting for an official announcement.

Also, expect it to be shoved down our throats via ESPN and FOX.

Yep, BT sport will also be plugging it like crazy during every football and rugby match for the next 8 weeks.

This time around Gipsy King will be better for sure. He can learn pretty fast and has just to get in his best shape, while Wilder cannot grow anymore. It will be fun if Fury begins to pick his power punches more than the last time around... Deontay is on borrowed time.

The Gypsy King is the one to learn and progress more. Wilder has already been bewildered once. This time he won't even land any solid punches.

JxhDel. wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 18:38 This time around Gipsy King will be better for sure. He can learn pretty fast and has just to get in his best shape, while Wilder cannot grow anymore. It will be fun if Fury begins to pick his power punches more than the last time around... Deontay is on borrowed time.

If Fury tries to sit down on his punches it'll provide the moments that Wilder needs to put him to sleep.

oogiebe wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:02

JxhDel. wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 18:38 This time around Gipsy King will be better for sure. He can learn pretty fast and has just to get in his best shape, while Wilder cannot grow anymore. It will be fun if Fury begins to pick his power punches more than the last time around... Deontay is on borrowed time.

If Fury tries to sit down on his punches it'll provide the moments that Wilder needs to put him to sleep.

X2
Bad move by Fury if intends to go toe to toe

Depends where he is punching from, Wilder needs length on that right hand and has hardly ever done much up close, perhaps Fury could smother him inside. Though I just expect the same game plan from Fury, movement with occasional flicking

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:07 Depends where he is punching from, Wilder needs length on that right hand and has hardly ever done much up close, perhaps Fury could smother him inside. Though I just expect the same game plan from Fury, movement with occasional flicking

Wilder has that uppercut inside, but I agree. Same game plan from Tyson.

I have hardly seen much uppercutting. Ortiz was pretty much already done when he threw it, I'd say Wilder has next to no inside game, and fight after fight we talk about the long right hand, obviously his best shot. It would be interesting if Fury fought in close, he may get KTFO faster but it would be a better fight!

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:22 I have hardly seen much uppercutting. Ortiz was pretty much already done when he threw it, I'd say Wilder has next to no inside game. It would be interesting if Fury fought in close, he may get KTFO faster but it would be a better fight!

He's used it. Never as prevelant as that KO of Orts. Seems he's been working more on a left hook the last several fights. Anyway, the closer we get the more excited I'm getting. I hope it's better than the first fight.

oogiebe wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:25

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:22 I have hardly seen much uppercutting. Ortiz was pretty much already done when he threw it, I'd say Wilder has next to no inside game. It would be interesting if Fury fought in close, he may get KTFO faster but it would be a better fight!

He's used it. Never as prevelant as that KO of Orts. Seems he's been working more on a left hook the last several fights. Anyway, the closer we get the more excited I'm getting. I hope it's better than the first fight.

It has to be better than the first fight.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 20:26

oogiebe wrote: ↑27 Dec 2019, 19:25
He's used it. Never as prevelant as that KO of Orts. Seems he's been working more on a left hook the last several fights. Anyway, the closer we get the more excited I'm getting. I hope it's better than the first fight.

It has to be better than the first fight.

I'm hoping.