DEONTAY WILDER’S rematch against Tyson Fury could be delayed until October despite being contracted to fight by July 18.
The American was dropped twice by the Gypsy King before his corner threw in the towel in round seven as his five-year reign as WBC champ came to an abrupt end.
Deontay Wilder may have to wait until October for his rematch with Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images
Wilder has already declared his desire to regain the belt and has been cleared by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to return to the ring in Las Vegas by April 23.
Fury also revealed his intentions to have the trilogy fight at the brand new 70,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
He said: “I expect he [Wilder] will want a rematch and I will have that.
“Great fights should have trilogies.
“And I want it here, just across the road, at the Raiders Stadium outdoors in front of 70,000.”
However, fans may have to wait until after the summer to see the two heavyweights go at it again.
Fury’s promoter Bob Arum said: “Let’s see how this all plays out, and just know that whatever decision the Wilder camp makes, Top Rank and Tyson Fury will respect it.
“There’s no hurry. If they say yes, then we’re off to the races. But again, I want to be clear about it, that the ball’s in their court, and they don’t have to decide this right away.
“They probably should check on his physical condition and so forth.”
Arum continued: “We may all decide to punt it to the fall, September or October.
“We would certainly pick the right date, even if it wasn’t in the window that we have in the contract.
“We would look for the best possible date in 2020.
“Even though we have the champion, we have a partner in PBC, and we would consult with them. We’ve been so collegial.
“I’m not going to upset the apple cart and shoot off my mouth.
“I want to hear what PBC has to say before I talk to you about dates and sites.
“We’ll sit and talk and come to an understanding just like we did when we made [Saturday’s] fight.”
On the possibility of a trilogy, Wilder said: “The rematch is definitely going to happen.
“We’re going to get it on. I want to get right back to it.”
Tyson Fury’s promoter Bob Arum says the fight could be held back until AutumnCredit: Getty Images
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