Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder - will it really be different than last time?
This fight is not something that appeals to everyone, for the simple fact that 90% of the boxing world believe it will go exactly like the last one. Most people thought the first fight was relatively one sided (bar the two knockdowns) and there is only one word to describe the second fight: mauling. A lot of people thought that there was never going to be a trilogy because of how easy Fury found the second fight and it took so long for Wilder to show any genuine interest in fighting Fury again. Tyson Fury thinks it will be easier than the second fight, but Alabama’s own Wilder sees it going completely different. Wilder has named so many outrageous reasons as to why he lost his unbeaten record to Fury and has simply never accepted that Fury is the better man. He claimed his walkout outfit weighed 45 pounds so he was tired, his water was spiked, Fury illegally padded his gloves, the referee. He even went as far as blaming his cornermen, who he has since fired and replaced. The fact of the matter is Deontay Wilder cannot fight on the back foot and that is exactly what Fury made him do last February and will probably make him do again. Everyone knows for a fact Tyson Fury is a better boxer than Deontay Wilder. He is arguably more technical and slicker than any heavyweight ever, especially for a 19.5 stone 6’9 man. There is one way this fight goes different than the last – Wilder lands a huge right hand and as history shows there is no guarantee that finishes Fury either. In fairness, Wilder’s entire career has been “can he land that right hand?” and with 41 knockouts, he often does and it often lays out his opponent. The Gypsy King is heavy favourite with the bookies, so many people think it will not be different, but that is the beauty of heavyweight boxing.Fury wins. Then what?
The 17th of May 2021 was a landmark day for heavyweight boxing. After years of speculation and talks, WBC and Ring magazine heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and WBA (super), IBO, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua agreed to fight on August 14th in Saudi Arabia in possibly the biggest heavyweight fight ever and the biggest in British history. The fight would have seen one man become the undisputed champion. Then, Wilder showed his face again. The fight was postponed and Fury had to defend against Wilder. Anthony Joshua did not wait around, he signed to fight Oleksandr Usyk. The generic feeling was that both Joshua and Fury would win their fights and the two Englishmen would meet in early 2022. Usyk did not stick to the script. The Ukrainian dominated Joshua in London and took all of the belts. It is thought the two will now face one another again in Kiev. It is simple if Fury loses to Wilder: they fight again. If he wins however, there are more questions than answers about what is next. If he beats Wilder, that chapter is completely closed and it is on to the next. Fury has said he only sees himself having 5 more fights at the very maximum. Fury will most likely have to wait, despite him claiming he will fight Dillan Whyte this December. He may decide to wait for the Usyk/Joshua saga to play out and fight for the undisputed title. Fury may decide to fight a mandatory and then fight Anthony Joshua for a big summer showdown in 2022 even if Joshua is not a champion. Fury is an unpredictable man. Literally, anything he does after this fight will not be a surprise, including hanging up the gloves. Boxing fans would love to see who is the greatest out of Fury, Joshua and Usyk and see who wins the race to undisputed, but British fans would love to see the rivalry between Joshua and Fury reach a definitive ending. Either way, it all depends on whether Tyson Fury can repeat history and defeat the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. The We Love Sport App is the go-to destination for all things pub sport. Download the app now to book your seat for Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder in your local venue, access all our latest blogs and fixture updates from across the sporting world.How Do I Download The We Love Sport App?
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