Fury v Wilder - Staples Center, Los Angeles 1/12/18

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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Frank Warren keen to bring likely spring rematch to Wembley Stadium

Frank Warren has confirmed he plans to begin negotiations for a lucrative rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder imminently.

In his role as Fury's promoter, and alongside the British Boxing Board of Control, Warren has made a complaint to the WBC over the scores that meant their thrilling world heavyweight title fight, at Los Angeles' Staples Centre, concluded as a draw.

His hope is that the sanctioning body order an immediate rematch, but speaking post-fight - having already spoken of his desire for a rematch - Wilder also reiterated his willingness to fight IBF, WBA and WBO champion Anthony Joshua.

A fight between the two champions for all four titles might even prove richer than Wilder-Fury II, but in the present circumstances would represent an injustice and also seems unlikely, with Joshua expected to fight Dillian Whyte at Wembley on April 13.

The likeliest outcome would appear to be Wilder-Fury II in a Las Vegas casino, also in the coming spring.

With his fighter's reputation enhanced, Warren said: “You'd think they'd want the rematch. They've said they do.

“I think it's got a good chance of coming to London. You'd have a 90,000 gate at Wembley, so you're talking serious money. But with Tyson, he'll travel - he'll go where the money is, for March, April.



“I find it invigorating. From where he's come from, I just really enjoy it. They said he wasn't going to sell any tickets. They said it wouldn't go ahead - well it did go ahead, didn't it?

“They said it was going to be a boring fight. It was one of the most exciting fights - certainly the most exciting I've seen at heavyweight in America since Lennox Lewis-Vitali Klitschko [in 2003].

“I've worked with Mike Tyson, Frank Bruno - all of those. Now, Fury's the people's champion.”

That Fury succeeded in performing to such a high level following a period of only 14 unremarkable rounds in three years that featured significant ring-rust, him gaining in weight to 27 stones, taking cocaine and contemplating suicide fully vindicated his trainer Ben Davison.

The previously-unproven Davison, 26, had been considered a potential weakness in Fury's preparations but in only their third bout together he oversaw a performance that suggests the fighter is again the world's finest heavyweight.

The 30-year-old Fury said: "Everybody said Ben couldn't do it and he'd fold under pressure.

"But I didn't see any folding, Ben. Did you, son? He didn't fold. I knew I'd made the right choice in old Davison here. He did a fantastic job. Nobody in the world could have done a better job than Ben.

"He gave me clear, calm instructions, even when I was down. Ever since me and Ben started working together, I've felt I made the right choice. If this man ain't the highest candidate for trainer of the year, then I haven't seen one."

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/tys...135500317.html

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Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua’s reaction to Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury draw, unfazed by rivals

The promoter insists that AJ has no fear of the Gypsy King or Bronze Bomber

Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua is far from intimidated by Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury after watching their fight on Saturday night.

The unified heavyweight world champion’s two main rivals clashed in a sensational bout which most believed the Brit had won, however it was scored a split draw by the three judges in America.

Now, Matchroom’s Hearn has told the Mail how AJ reacted to the bout.

“I have spoken to Joshua since Saturday and his position is unchanged – he believes he will stop anyone put in front of him,” detailed the promoter.

Regarding his own personal opinion, he added: “I was very impressed with Fury on Saturday. I had him winning the fight by two rounds.

“But we disagree when people say Joshua isn’t the main man in the division anymore and we look forward to him demonstrating it again.”



When asked about how Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s draw affects Anthony Joshua’s future going forwards, Eddie Hearn analysed the result’s consequences from various perspectives.

He first stated that everything of course depends on the terms of any potential rematch clause in the contract, but added that the emergence of two marquee heavyweights should be a positive thing for AJ.

“If anything, the way that fight went on Saturday works in our favour in terms of getting Wilder.

“That has always been the fight we want because he has the last belt.

“Now, let’s say he had beat Fury in two rounds – the negotiation will be a lot harder than after a draw where many think he was lucky to keep his WBC title. That goes in our favour.

“It might also be the case that Wilder fancies his chances in a punch-out with AJ rather than another go at Fury.

“As far as AJ is concerned, he will fight anyone. He would love Wilder next and he has always wanted Fury.

“I am going out to LA and we will talk [with Wilder’s representatives] this week. It is a fight we definitely want for April and will work hard to make.

“Before we were looking at Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte or Dereck Chisora if he beats Whyte for April 13. Now we can put Fury on that list.”

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/4...son-fury-draw/