Deontay wilder vs tyson fury news
A great topic! Here are some recent news updates on the highly anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury:
Rematch Officially Announced: On February 22, 2020, it was officially announced that Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury would be facing each other in a rematch on July 24, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wilder's Trainer Quits: Just days before the rematch was announced, Deontay Wilder's trainer, Mark Breland, quit his position, citing disagreements with Wilder's management team. Wilder has since hired Malik Scott as his new trainer.
Fury's Training Camp: Tyson Fury has been training in the United States, working with his new trainer, SugarHill Steward, a former trainer of WBC heavyweight champion, Gervonta Davis. Fury has been focusing on improving his defense and footwork ahead of the rematch.
Wilder's Camp: Deontay Wilder has been training in Las Vegas, working with his new trainer, Malik Scott. Wilder has been focusing on improving his conditioning and defense, as well as working on his jab and counterpunching.
Rematch Odds: The rematch odds have been released, with Tyson Fury being the favorite to win at around -150, while Deontay Wilder is a +120 underdog.
Promotional Issues: There have been some promotional issues between the two camps, with Wilder's promoter, Al Haymon, and Fury's promoter, Bob Arum, having disagreements over the terms of the rematch.
Fight Card: The rematch is expected to feature a stacked undercard, with several high-profile fights, including a bout between former heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr., and Chris Arreola.
Purses: According to reports, Deontay Wilder is expected to earn a guaranteed purse of around $20 million, while Tyson Fury is expected to earn a guaranteed purse of around $30 million.
These are just some of the latest updates on the highly anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. The fight is expected to be a thrilling contest, with both fighters looking to prove themselves as the better man.