Tyson Fury (29-0-1) out boxed Deontay Wilder (42-0-1) in their first match just 14 months ago. Fury was one round away from stripping the WBC heavyweight belt away from Wilder and announcing himself to the world with the biggest victory of his career. But Wilder did what Wilder does — strong right shot followed by a quick left hook sent Fury to the ground and Wilder into a celebration.
Six seconds later, miraculously, Fury rose from the mat like a body rising from an autopsy table and finished the fight. Wilder thought he should have won due to a ninth-round knockdown paired with his powerful strikes in round 12. Many observers sided with Fury for the long stretches where he out-boxed Wilder. The match went on to a disputed draw.
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“The 12th round of our first fight was a good round, and credit to Wilder, he got me with two of the best punches I have ever seen thrown in a 12-round heavyweight fight,” Fury said at the final press conference on Thursday. “But the thing Wilder must be thinking is, ‘I hit that guy with my hardest punch in Round 12, and he got up. What do I have to do to keep him down?’ He’s going to try to land the right hand.
“If I’m stupid enough to get hit with it, I deserve to lose. I hit the floor last time, but I showed that I’m truly a fighting man. If he can’t finish me, I’m going to eat him up.”
Fury said he plans to go right at Wilder on Saturday night. The Gypsy King even made a prediction that he’d knock out Wilder in the second-round.
“I don’t believe anything Fury says,” Wilder said at the same press conference. “I think he is just trying to butter me up and use a lot of mind games. He did that in the first fight to try and steal rounds, so we were lucky that we had experienced judges that weren’t influenced by that. I am not concerned with what he says, I am more focused on what he does. I am a man of action. I am planning for everything.”
Each fighter has recorded two victories in the time since their fight in December of 2018, setting the stage for the Goliath vs. Goliath rematch between two undefeated heavyweights.
Here’s a guide to everything to know about Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2, including the start time for the undercard and main event, how to buy the pay-per-view fight, updated betting odds and more.
What time does Wilder vs. Fury 2 start tonight?
The highly anticipated rematch will get started with broadcast coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET. The undercard will start at 7:30 p.m. ET with the pay-per-view main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The main event will follow the main card with Fury and Wilder likely to start the match between 11 p.m. ET and midnight.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 live stream: How to watch the fight
The pre-fight coverage and undercard will be available on ESPN and Fox Sports 1. The main card is available on pay-per-view through ESPN+ and Fox Sports Go. The two networks have come together to provide unprecedented promotion for the fight, including running an advertisement during the Super Bowl.
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Wilder vs. Fury 2 PPV: How much does the fight cost?
The Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight costs $79.99 on pay-per-view. The fight can be purchased through ESPN+, Fox Sports Go, or via most major cable and satellite providers.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 betting odds
The odds are so close that it’s nearly a pick ‘em, according to BetOnline.ag via Sports Insider. Deontay Wilder is the slight favorite with -125 odds, meaning a $125 bet would net $100. Fury comes in with odds at +105, meaning a $100 bet would net $105.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight card
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