| |
|
|
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II
Set For Feb. 22 At MGM 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
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.
“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.
|
|
|
