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      Watch controversial moment Frank Sanchez hits Efe Ajagba while his knee appears to be down as Fury vs Wilder crowd gasps

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      FRANK SANCHEZ shocked the Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder crowd by punching Efe Ajagba when his knee was down.The Cuban, 29, knocked Ajagba to the canvas but delivered an extra blow to ensure he left his opponent needing to beat the count.

      Frank Sanchez floored Efe Ajagba when he had a knee already on the canvas
      Ajagba got back up from his seventh-round knockdown but lost via unanimous decision
      Cuban Sanchez was in control throughout but his late punch drew gasps from the crowd
      Ajagba managed that and fought valiantly but it was Sanchez who won via unanimous decision.
      The 10-8 he scored in round seven after flooring Ajagba helped Sanchez secure victory, but BT Sport Box Office commentators felt he could have incurred a penalty for his late punch.
      The referee decided otherwise as Ajagba’s gloves had not touched the canvas.
      But it made for uncomfortable viewing, especially when replays showed the punch for a second time.
      Fans in the T-Mobile Arena could be heard audibly wincing in reaction to the Cuban’s actions.
      But other than that questionable moment it was a strong showing from Sanchez, who remains undefeated in 19 fights.

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      For 27-year-old Nigerian Ajagba it is back to the drawing board after losing his first professional bout.
      Ajagba looked dejected in the final few rounds too, as his corner turned on him.
      Head trainer Kay Koroma roared: “You got to knock him out and you ain’t going to knock him out by watching him and waiting for him to hit you. You’ve got to punch!
      “You had a good ass camp! You had a great camp! And now you’re going to do this s***”
      Spectators will hope for more drama in the main event when Fury and Wilder step into the ring.
      Fury has promised excitement to his fans and will be looking for the knock-out he failed to land in his previous encounter with the American.

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      Robert Helenius new mandatory for winner of Usyk vs Joshua rematch after battering Adam Kownacki on Fury vs Wilder card

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      ROBERT HELENIUS is the new mandatory challenger for the winner of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Anthony Joshua. The Nordic Nightmare totally dominated their rematch and was punching holes right into the Pole Adam Kownacki.
      Adam Kownacki was beaten by Robert HeleniusCredit: Getty
      Adam Kownacki was left with a bruised eyeCredit: Getty
      New York-based ticket seller Kownacki resulted to a couple of low blows that floored the Finn and got him a warning.
      And then the relentless jabs and right hands into his cheekbones caused the chubby slugger’s face to swell up.
      Just as the referee then stopped the action over another illegal groin shot, he checked Kownacki’s puffy eyes and correctly realised he was fighting almost completely blind.
      The defeated ace did not even put up a row when it was called off – but there was some confusion in the T-Mobile arena as to whether he had been disqualified or stopped on his feet.
      But it was confirmed that Helenius had battered his baby-face too disfigured to continue.
      Helenius is now the WBA’s mandatory challenger for Usyk’s crowns, but AJ has now officially activated his right to a rematch.

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      But he will have to wait until after the Ukraine icon rematches Joshua in Spring next year, to see who is the belt holder, following AJ’s loss in September.
      Helenius, who is 6ft 7in, helped prepare Deontay Wilder, 35, for his main-event trilogy bout with 6ft 9in Tyson Fury with some super-heavyweight sparring.
      He told BoxingScene: “He has looked very strong and very confident.
      “Sparring has gone really well. He feels stronger, more confident and more sure about himself.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 ring walk time CONFIRMED: What time will Gypsy King and Bronze Bomber enter ring?

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      TYSON FURY is preparing to once again go to war with Deontay Wilder in a huge heavyweight trilogy TONIGHT in Las Vegas. Fury battered Wilder in their second fight last year but the pair are set to do battle once again for the WBC heavyweight title.
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      Tyson Fury entered the second fight on a throneCredit: PA
      Deontay Wilder entered in a costume to celebrate Black History MonthCredit: Reuters
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      Wilder and Fury look to be in tremendous shape and have made their way to Las Vegas for Saturday’s event, with the grand arrivals to get underway tonight.
      Fans in the UK won’t be travelling like they did for the first fight due to Covid restrictions, but SunSport are on hand with all the details on how to tune in on time for the ring-walks.
      What time will Fury & Wilder make their ring-walks?
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s ring-walks for their second fight in February 2020 will take some topping.
      Fury came into the arena on a throne while Wilder walked to the ring with a spectacular outfit which celebrated Black History Month.
      And this time you can expect more of the same.

      Fury vs Wilder 3 ring-walks are expected to get underway from 4am UK time on Sunday, October 10.
      That’s 8pm over in Nevada, where the fight will take place.
      With the walks set to be long and ring introductions and national anthems to be belted out, it’s likely the fight gets going closer to 4.30am.
      Timings are subject to change and will depend on how long the undercard lasts.

      What TV channel is Fury vs Wilder on and can I live stream it?

      Fury vs Wilder 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      You can purchase the event for £24.95.
      Coverage will get underway from midnight on Saturday, October 9.
      The event is available for live streaming from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      On the undercard, Adam Kownacki takes on Robert Helenius in a rematch from their heavyweight barn-stormer in March 2020.
      And Top Rank prospect Efe Ajagba takes on Canelo Alvarez’s Cuban stablemate Frank Sanchez.
      American heavyweight Jared Anderson is also in action.
      Efe Ajagba is in action against Frank Sanchez on the Fury vs Wilder 3 undercardCredit: Getty

      Tyson Fury (c) vs Deontay Wilder
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      Tommy Fury says Jake Paul fight talks ‘are looking good’ as Love Island star tells fans ‘stayed tuned’

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      TOMMY FURY revealed talks to fight Jake Paul are ‘looking good’ and told fans ‘stayed tuned’. The celebrity fighters are still negotiating terms for a grudge match with the rivalry building online.
      Tommy Fury revealed talks to fight Jake Paul are ‘looking good’Credit: Getty
      Jake Paul is 4-0 as a boxerCredit: Amanda Westcott
      But Fury, in America to watch big brother Tyson’s trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, hinted a deal could be close.
      He said on BT Box Office: “Things are looking good, I can’t say too much as I leave that up to my lawyers.
      “But things are looking good, stay tuned.” 
      Paul, 24, is 4-0 in his career, most recently beating ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, on points over eight rounds.
      That followed after knockouts over YouTube rival ‘AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37.
      Fury, 22, is 7-0 with his most last win on Paul’s undercard, against the social media sensation’s sparring partner Anthony Taylor, 32.

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      Afterwards, the pair began talks to fight but hit a standstill over the purse.
      Paul publicly offered Fury, who featured on reality TV show Love Island, $1million, plus what SunSport understands to be bonuses on pay-per-view sales.
      He then followed it up by wagering an extra $500,000 if he loses the fight.
      But if Fury lost, he would have to legally change his name to ‘Tommy Fumbles’ for a year.
      That bet was accepted by the British light-heavyweight, who said: “Do we have a deal?
      “Get that sent over to my lawyers right now and we’ll get that looked over and sorted.

      “There’s not a chance in hell you’re winning this fight. You’re leaving on a stretcher, you’re getting knocked spark out, and you know it.
      “Get it over to me now.”
      The offer came after WBC heavyweight champion Tyson said he would have to change Tommy’s name, if he could not beat Paul.
      He told Boxing Social: “If Tommy can’t splatter Jake Paul, I’ll retire him from boxing myself. If he can’t beat Jake Paul, forget about boxing.
      “Because he’s got ambitions of being a world champion, never mind beating some YouTube guy.
      “But it’s a great fight for the social media world and for all the kids out there who support them both.
      “It’s a great fight to watch, it’s a spectacle. But Tommy – his name’s Fury. If he can’t beat Jake Paul, I’ll have to change his name.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder viewers fume as some have NO SOUND after paying £24.95 to watch on BT Sport Box Office

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      BOXING fans were outraged after watching the build-up to Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder with no sound.BT Sport Box Office aired the event but it seems many of those suffering from the problem were accessing the show via Virgin Media.
      Some Boxing fans will have been without sound during Jared Anderson’s (right) defeat of Vladimir Tereshkin
      And viewers missed out on much of the pre-fight drama due to a lack of sound.
      That left them without commentary and a real taste of what was unfolding at the T-Mobile Arena.
      BT Sport aired pre-fight interviews with Tommy Fury and Lennox Lewis, as well as several other bouts before the main event.
      Fury’s sparring partner Jared Anderson stormed to a second-round victory against Vladimir Tereshkin before Robert Helenius stopped Adam Kownacki in the sixth round of another heavyweight clash.
      Fans fumed at the technical issues and took to Twitter to vent their anger.
      One fan tweeted: “Absolute joke paying 24.95 for fight and no sound? Can this be sorted please?”

      Another added: “Paid for the PPV hours ago and still no sound. Followed all of the online help guides and still NOTHING!! Beyond fuming! Help required.”
      A third said: “Really two hours 40 minutes into this PPV and still no sound this is a joke absolute shambles from BT Sport Box Office.”
      Some fans will have also missed out on the sound welcoming Fury’s arrival at the arena two hours before his bout.
      The Gypsy King looked relaxed alongside wife Paris before he sent a last pre-fight message to his fans back home. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Relaxed Gyspy King arrives playing air drums as he tells fans to ‘get on the Red Bulls’

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      TYSON FURY promised his fans an exciting show as he arrived at the T-Mobile arena to face Deontay Wilder.The Gypsy King, 33, arrived in a confident mood as always and looked relaxed as he walked into the venue behind wife Paris.
      Tyson Fury encouraged his fans to do whatever they can to stay awake and watch him fight

      The heavyweight world champion pretended to play some air drums before greeting members of his team, including commercial manager Spencer Brown.
      Fury arrived 40 minutes before opponent Wilder to watch American sensation Jared Anderson – whom he has sparred with in training – brutally knock out Vladimir Tereshkin in the second round of their bout.
      He also filmed a short video message to his fans, encouraging them to stay up to watch him in action against Wilder.
      Shared on Frank Warren’s Twitter page, Fury said in the video: “Hey guys, Gypsy King here reporting live and direct from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA!
      “It’s 2 am in the UK, you’ve only got to wait two more hours guys. Big GK’s coming, hold up!
      “Take a Red Bull take some energy drinks whatever you need! Stay awake, it’s going to be exciting.”

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      Fury is usually well supported at his fights but fans have had to remain in the UK this time around due to Covid restrictions preventing flights to the U.S.
      The city of Las Vegas may be grateful for that, as last time out – during Wilder vs Fury II – Brits drank Sin City dry celebrating Fury’s victory.
      Despite the weight of expectation from fans back home, Fury is not showing any pre-fight nerves.
      Mike Tyson even warned Fury: “The eyes of the Gods of war are upon you.”
      But after dominating Wilder in a brutal seventh-round stoppage in February 2020 Fury is in a confident spirit, and wants his fans to stay up and watch him create history once again.
      Fury arrives playing air drums
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      David Haye reveals Deontay Wilder’s ‘real excuse’ for losing to Tyson Fury after receiving inside information from camp

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      DAVID HAYE has claimed a member of Deontay Wilder’s team revealed to him the American’s right arm was injured in his rematch with Tyson Fury.The Bronze Bomber’s reign as WBC heavyweight champion came to an end at the hands of Fury last February, with his corner throwing in the towel in the seventh round.
      Deontay Wilder suffered a seventh-round TKO defeat to Tyson Fury last FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      But according to David Haye, the Bronze Bomber fought with an injured right armCredit: GETTY
      The Hayemaker, however, is adamant Fury needs to turn in a ‘career-best’ performance tonightCredit: GETTY
      Wilder, 35, came up with a myriad of unfounded conspiracy theories to try to justify his battering at the hands of the Gypsy King.
      But according to Haye, a compromised right arm was the ‘real reason’ why the Olympian came up short in the Sin City showdown.
      He told BT Sport: “Him making all those excuses distracts everybody from what I’ve learned was the real excuse, the real reason why he was unable to perform.
      “His right arm was severely damaged in that fight.
      “So, the Wilder that we saw in the first fight was not there in the second fight.
      “I got in on good authority from someone who [knows]. I 100 per cent trust this guy.

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      “And he’s super confident that the Deontay Wilder getting into the ring tonight is a completely different specimen to even the first fight.
      “In the first fight, Wilder showed the firepower.
      “He just didn’t have the discipline, didn’t have the strategy to implement his right hand – which is his biggest weapon.
      “And in the second fight, he didn’t have it at all. So, on paper – I understand why everyone is saying this is a foregone conclusion.
      “But when you look at the fact that Tyson Fury was fighting someone that was potentially [injured].
      “I believe it so and tonight will be very evident if Wilder’s right hand is back intact.”
      Fury’s preparations for his trilogy fight with Wilder have been far from ideal.
      And Haye – who was supposed to face the 33-year-old in 2013 – believes he’ll have to turn in a career-best performance to see off the knockout artist again.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      He said: “He’s had issues in training camp, he’s had family issues.
      “He needs to, somehow, find a career-best performance tonight.
      “If there’s not a career-best performance, I believe he’s gonna get stopped.”

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 LIVE RESULTS: UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard for TONIGHT’s huge fight

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      FROM the extraordinary ring walk to the explosive stoppage, it was a bravura performance.Tyson Fury was carried into the ring, shoulder high on a throne, in a crown and regal robes, singing along to Patsy Cline’s Crazy.

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      He had told us all week that he’d overpower the heavyweight division’s greatest knock-out artist, Deontay Wilder, but few believed he was capable of winning in the manner he did.
      Roared on by thousands of British and Irish fight fans, Fury performed a demolition job Fury so comprehensive that there was little appetite for the trilogy bout in Las Vegas in the early hours of tomorrow.
      That re-match – after a thrilling draw in Los Angeles in December 2018 – was almost 20 months ago now, shortly before the global sporting lockdown.
      Before that first bout, we had assumed Fury was far too early in his comeback to take on an unbeaten Wilder for the WBC crown. We were wrong.   
      Before the second bout, we knew he was a far superior boxer but we did not see him piling into the American from the first bell to the surrender of the towel from trainer Mark Breland in the seventh. Wrong again. 
      Fury says he’ll go for broke again, while Wilder has boasted of his 238lb frame, having been able to bench press 350lbs in training.
      Heavy or not, if Wilder can’t box to orders, Fury will reign supreme once again.
      Las Vegas once again awaits a titanic clash.
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      RESULTS SO FAR
      Robeisy Ramirez def. Orlando Gonzalez by unanimous decision
      Bruce Carrington via Cesar Cantu via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
      Viktor Faust def. Mike Marshall via TKO – Round 3

      PUNCHES IN BUNCHES
      Robeisy Ramirez is throwing heavy, heavy shots in his featherweight bout with Orlando Gonzalez Ruiz.

      IRON MIKE WEIGHS IN
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson is rooting for Tyson Fury to retain his WBC heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder.
      The Gypsy King will no doubt be buzzing with his namesake’s public shoutout.

      NERVOUS ENERGY
      Deontay Wilder believes he sensed some nervous energy from Tyson Fury during their socially-distanced face-off last night.
      Is the Bronze Bomber right? We’ll find out in a few hours.

      SNEAK PEAK
      Take a look at the inside of the T-Mobile Arena, which will soon play host to the third instalment of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder.

      RUN ORDER
      Here’s the down-low on how this evening’s eagerly-anticipated card will proceed.

      TALE OF THE TAPE
      As if you needed reminding, here’s how Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their trilogy fight.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      TYSON 2.0
      Mike Tyson has sent a good luck message to Tyson Fury ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
      Speaking on Twitter, Iron Mike said: “The eyes of the Gods of war are upon you @Tyson_Fury #FuryWilder3.”
      Earlier in the week, Tyson predicted a win for his namesake, explaining: “Deontay Wilder have nothing to be sad about… I just think Tyson Fury has his number.”
      PUNCH PERFECT
      Here’s how things looked last time out…

      NO JOSHING
      Anthony Joshua has triggered his Oleksandr Usyk rematch clause, Eddie Hearn has revealed.
      The promoter said: “Today we officially triggered the rematch for Oleksandr Usyk fight, which we’ll see early next spring.
      “Back in the game and we’re looking for him to become three-time world champion.
      “A few niggles in camp for AJ, Usyk had a bad cut, it’s officially triggered, we’ll sit down with K2 Promotions and I think March is when you’ll see that fight.
      “This was a disappointing loss to a pound-for-pound great.
      “We don’t need to get back in the game with 10-rounders, he needs to rip those belts off Usyk.”
      PREDICTIONS
      Eddie Hearn: “Fury is a huge favourite but Wilder has the ability to end a fight at any time. It’s heavyweight boxing and that’s why it is so exciting. Fury wins on points.”
      David Price: “I’m going to go with another Fury win again. I think it’ll be a sustained beating. I think Wilder will start quick and then Fury will just take over in the mid to late rounds and stop him.”
      Oleksandr Usyk: “I don’t think too much about who wins. It will be a good fight. Don’t write Deontay Wilder off since he always has the knockout punch. I am not good at making predictions.”
      Dana White: “I think Fury’s too good. I think Fury’s got that number.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      FIGHTING TALK
      Deontay Wilder insists rival Tyson Fury ‘hasn’t seen 100 per cent’ of him ahead of Saturday’s trilogy fight in Las Vegas.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “Tyson Fury gave me the best of him. But he hasn’t seen 100% of me, no-one has.
      “I’ve always came in with injuries or something wrong with me. Some say, ‘Well, why did you do that?’ I’m a warrior.
      “I’m a king, you’re a peasant. We are not equal.”
      SETTINGS
      And here she is! Just glorious. Fury vs Wilder gets underway from 4am BST.

      TRIPLE THREAT
      How will their third fight go?
      Tyson Fury was floored in his first fight with Deontay Wilder, which ended in a drawCredit: AP:Associated Press
      But he came back to decimate the Bronze Bomber in their rematch, dropping Wilder twiceCredit: Reuters
      TAY SAY WHAT?
      Deontay Wilder has complained about rival Tyson Fury’s gloves AGAIN ahead of tonight’s trilogy fight in Las Vegas.
      Wilder told 78SportsTV: “We had a little situation with the gloves. I already got word of some funny stuff going on in the back of the gloves.
      “What happened was Fury’s glove that he’s chosen, which is the same thing he had last time, had little to no padding.
      “The rest of it was horse hair, we thought horse hair was illegal and out of the question but they said it was [OK], so we said cool.
      “They opened up my glove and my glove padding is at least two to three inches thick.
      “His glove looks like they’ve already been used, already folded, bended, like they’ve been thrown in the trash and got back out and say, ‘we’re gonna reuse these’.”
      LENNOX PREDICTS
      Lennox Lewis is sitting on the fence with his prediction for Fury vs Wilder 3.
      “I’m a bad predictor. It is going to be a fantastic fight,” he said.
      “Tyson Fury has a lot more tools and weapons that he can use.
      “Deontay went back and learned a couple of tricks he can put to use he’ll have a good time in there as well. So all around it is going to be a good fight.”
      HAVE ZLAT
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Tyson Fury to ‘keep making history’ by smashing Deontay Wilder.
      The 40-year-old AC Milan ace posted a video message on social media, saying: “Tyson Fury my friend what’s up. I hope you’re well, I hope the camp went well.
      “I hope your family is well and I hope everything is like it should be. I want to wish you big luck even if you don’t need it – you’re on that level
      “Keep making history and people admire you, you’re an inspiration for everybody so keep doing what you’re doing and be yourself.
      “Do me a favour, just go out there and dance in the ring and do what you have to do. Take the belt home and keep going, keep striving, keep pushing.”
      Fury responded on Twitter by saying: “Lions eat first, thank you Zlatan!”
      TALE OF THE TAPE
      Here’s how the two fighters are shaping up ahead of their clash.
      Just to add…

      Wilder: 238lbs
      Fury: 277lbs

      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fight
      SUGARHILL PREDICTS
      “It’s going to be a knockout. Tyson knocks Wilder out,” Steward said.
      “That’s what I believed last time and he’ll do it again this time, just in a more electrifying fashion. Everything we’ve been doing, he’s got better.
      “He’s learning new things and the object and the goal is to get better. That’s for me and Tyson. I wanted to make Tyson Fury the best Tyson Fury.
      “The things we’ve been working on have him on the road to being the best.”
      FURY ROAD
      Tyson Fury has vowed to ‘kick the s**’ out of brother Tommy if he loses to Jake Paul.
      Their dad Big John told TalkSport: “Tommy is over there [in Las Vegas] giving his support [to Tyson]. 
      “He’s got his own thing that’s going to be going on shortly with this Jake Paul fella.
      “Tyson said if Jake Paul beats him, he’s got to change his name because of some stupid stuff – which he should do!
      “If he can’t beat Jake Paul I’ll smash him to bits with a bamboo stick myself.
      “Tyson, his brother, said ‘right, we’ll kick the s*** out of you as well!’ [if he doesn’t win]. So, no pressure [laughs].”
      AJ PREDICTION
      Anthony Joshua is picking Deontay Wilder to cause an upset tonight in Las Vegas.
      “Let’s go with Wilder because he seems obsessed, like he really wants it.
      “A focused man is a dangerous man, and he’s focused. Wilder might get the decision. Actually, no… it has to be a knockout. One of them will knock the other out.”
      Credit: PA
      STAR ATTRACTION
      A host of star-studded names from Hollywood and sport are set to be ringside to watch Tyson Fury defend his world title against Deontay Wilder.
      Silverscreen actors Vince Vaughn, Michael B. Jordan and Michael J. Fox will be ringside.
      NBA basketball stars Draymond Green and Damian Lillard will also be there along with disgraced cycling legend Lance Armstrong.
      Rappers Fat Joe and Nas, TV star Mario Lopez and chef Wolfgang Puck are also both due to be near the front row for the fight.
      Meanwhile boxers Shakur Stevenson and Terence Crawford will be watching their peers settle their differences between the ropes for the last time.

      WEIGH-IN
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder both weighed in at their heaviest ever weights.
      The Brit came in at 19st11lbs – five pounds heavier than in the pair’s second fight.
      And at 17st, Deontay Wilder weighed in at a full half a stone heavier than he did in his last bout with Fury.
      Fury, known traditionally as a great boxer but not so much for delivering knockouts, promised more of the same after he bulked up to KO Wilder in the seventh round 18 months ago.
      The Gypsy King promised his extra weight would mean “total obliteration of a dosser. Total annihilation”.
      Fury also mesmerised the crowd by stepping onto the scales in the same hat The Undertaker wears.
      The champ was compared to the WWE legend during his first fight with Wilder when he looked to have been knocked out cold but got up to beating the count in the 12th round.
      And going into this bout, Fury promised the Deadman that Wilder would “Rest in Peace”.
      Wilder meanwhile sacked a member of his team, Mark Breland, for throwing in the towel last time.
      But Fury labelled the Bronze Bomber and Breland’s replacement, Malik Scott, “a pack of losers”.
      However Wilder claims he has calmed down since the last fight and is confident of victory.
      Credit: The Mega Agency
      FIGHTER COMPARISON
      It’s pretty fair to say that Fury and Wilder are two completely different fighters.
      In years gone by, Wilder has been known for his one-punch knockout power, his ferocious finishes and the mighty torque he gets into his right hands.
      He’s often been criticised for his lack of traditional boxing technique, having picked up the sport late in his life, before managing to secure himself an Olympic bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
      But Wilder has rarely ever needed boxing technique to get through his fights, boasting an incredible 41 knockouts from his 44 fights.
      Fury, on the other hand, has been boxing since he was a child, and is known for his excellent footwork, feinting, double-jabbing and ring IQ.
      He outwitted the great Wladimir Klitschko in their world title clash back in 2015 and outboxed Wilder for long periods of their first fight in 2018, though it ended in a draw.
      Fury does pack a heavy punch, however, as he showed in his rematch with Wilder, but it’s his boxing which allows him to set up the offensive side of his game.

      HOW TO WATCH
      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 is being broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The fight will cost £24.95 on BT.
      In the US the event will be live on ESPN+ and Fox PPV.
      talkSPORT will bring you live and exclusive radio commentary of Tyson Fury’s heavyweight trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder this Saturday night. 
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