Originally Posted by
Mark TKO
Question re the trilogy fight.
Been thinking about this and have no problem at all really with Wilder wanting a rematch if it's a clause in contract. He was champion and he will want to correct that blemish on his record - and let's face it if he doesn't take it now he may never get it. Do I want to see it ? No as I don't believe Wilder can do anything differently and his right hand and a lapse of concentration by Fury is his only chance.
The draw the year before is what mars this one. Wilder was outclassed for the most part and landed his bomb in round 12 to get out of jail and steal the draw. They've fought 19 rounds and Wilder has been second best in 15-16 of them.
So I'm guessing this last fight was the start of a brand new title challenge with the same terms. Wilder didn't have to give Fury another shot ? Had they fought each other immediately again without going off and fighting others would there have been a rematch clause still ?
I'm wondering now why Holyfield never fought Lewis again back in the day after a draw and defeat.
I don't really know what I'm asking, maybe just ranting.
Guess I think after a draw and comprehensive defeat Wilder shouldn't be entitled to that clause.
Bye