LAS VEGAS is ready to host another exciting chapter in heavyweight history.
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder step into the ring once again as they face-off in Sin City for the WBC heavyweight title, just as they did fourteen months ago in LA.
The pair are set for an epic face-off in Las VegasCredit: AFP or licensors
That fight ended in a dramatic draw after twelve rounds of iconic sporting drama, including Fury’s dramatic late resurgence after Wilder knocked him to the canvas.
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THIS is one of the most anticipated fights of the year and some way to kick off a packed 2020.
Fury is the marginal favourite to dethrone knockout king Wilder, who is still without a pro defeat and has a fearsome record of 42-1-0.
The Bronze Bomber holds the belt and the winner of this bout will be on a unification collision course with Anthony Joshua.
With the eyes of the world on Vegas, both fighters will be looking to put on a show.
As well as the main event, there’s world title action on the undercard as Charles Martin faces Gerald Washington for the IBF crown and Emanuel Navarrete goes head-to-head with Jeo Santisima for the WBC bantamweight title.
Fury was badly cut against Otto Wallin in his last fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fight night will be on Saturday, February 22 with the MGM Grand hosting what is sure to be a terrific spectacle.
Preparations are underway as both fighters in the main event go into what could be the defining night of their career.
According to SunSport’s boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr in Vegas, the competitors will make their entrance at 4.30am UK time in the early hours of Sunday, February 23.
That’s 8.30pm local in Nevada, or 11.30pm ET.
How can I watch the big fight?
FIGHT NIGHT will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
You can watch on your TV if you’ve got Sky, Virgin Media or TalkTalk.
Or alternatively you can purchase fight night through the official website and stream on a number of devices.
The event will cost £24.95 to purchase, which has angered some fight fans who aren’t impressed with a £5 increase on the first meeting.
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The Gypsy King is looking to become a world champion once againCredit: AFP or licensors
Full undercard
- Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury (WBC heavyweight world title)
- Charles Martin vs Gerald Washington (IBF heavyweight title)
- Emanuel Navarrete vs Jeo Santisima (WBO world super bantamweight title)
- Sebastian Fundora vs Daniel Lewis (super welterweight)
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
