Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) outboxed Wilder for the majority of the contest. But Wilder has the equalizer — a patented right hand, the likes of which boxing rarely sees in a lifetime.
After knocking down Fury in the eighth round, Wilder was down on two scorecards heading into the 12th round and looking for knockout to win. The 2008 Olympic bronze medalist appeared to send Fury down for the count with a vicious two-punch combination that would have knocked a normal man unconscious. Somehow, Fury rose from the dead to get up and finish the round to earn the split draw.
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Since then, Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) scored a first-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in May and then came from behind to notch a scintillating seventh-round KO of Luis Ortiz. The “Bronze Bomber” warned Fury that he better be careful, or he’ll finish the job this time around.
“Fighting a guy like Fury, you have to be careful,” Wilder said at a Jan. 25 press event. “Time goes by so fast in the ring. You’re trying to do everything that you prepared for. With what he brings to the table with his boxing skills, you have to have some awareness of the clock. But with my power, it’s his job to really watch the clock and try to avoid me for 36 minutes.”
Fury, the former unified heavyweight champion, also competed twice in the same time frame. He stopped Tom Schwarz by second-round TKO in June, then beat Otto Wallin via unanimous decision in a tougher-than-expected fight that saw Fury suffer a deep gash in his right eyelid, which presented the chance of it being stopped at any time. The “Gypsy King” vows to be the one to dethrone Wilder and walk out of “Sin City” with the gold.
“We’re giant heavyweights,” Fury said at the same press event. “I’ve had 20 knockouts, so I’m very capable of knocking people out. When you underestimate someone else’s power, you usually end up unstuck. Whether I’m a great puncher or not, I don’t believe anybody else can match me with heart and determination. I’m going to put my iron will on Deontay Wilder.”
Here’s a complete guide to Wilder vs. Fury 2, including the start time, fight card, PPV price, updated betting odds and more.
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When is Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2?
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 Event start: 7 p. m. ET | 4 p. m. PT PPV main card: 9 p. m. ET | 6 p. m. PT PPV main event: 11 p. m. ET | 9 p. m. PT (approx. )
The Deontay Wilder Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch fight will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, with coverage beginning with a preshow at 7 p.m. ET followed by the undercard at 7:30 p.m. ET. The pay-per-view main card is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET. Expect Fury and Wilder to make their ring walks for the main event between 11 p.m. and midnight.
How to watch, live stream Wilder vs. Fury 2
TV channel: ESPN, Fox Sports 1 Live stream (PPV): ESPN+, Fox Sports app
The pre-show and preliminary bouts are available on ESPN News and Fox Sports 1. At 8 p.m. ET, the undercard continue on ESPN and FS1.
The Wilder vs. Fury 2 main card is an ESPN+/Fox joint pay-per-view. It can be live streamed through the Fox Sports app and ESPN+.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 PPV price: How much does the card cost?
PPV price: $79. 99
The Deontay Wilder Wilder vs. Tyson Fury fight costs $79.99 on pay-per-view.
The main card is also available for purchase via most major cable and satellite providers.
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Where is Wilder vs. Fury 2 taking place?
Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Wilder vs. Fury 2 goes down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wilder returns to the “Fight Capital of the World” for the fifth time. The rematch will be Fury’s third consecutive fight in the gambling mecca.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 betting odds
Online sportsbook BetOnline.ag has the rematch nearly at a pick-em, with Fury emerging as the slight favorite at -105, meaning you’d need to bet $105 to win $100. Wilder is at -115, meaning that a $115 bet would net you $100. The over/under is set at 10 1/2 rounds (-130/+110)
Deontay Wilder record and bio
Name: Deontay Wilder Nationality: American Born: Oct. 22, 1985 Height: 6-7 Weight: Reach: 83 inches Total fights: 43 Record: 42-0-1 with 41 knockouts
Tyson Fury record and bio
Name: Tyson Fury Nationality: British Born: Aug. 12, 1988 Height: 6-9 Weight: Reach: 85 inches Total fights: 30 Record: 29-0-1 with 20 knockouts
Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight card
Main card
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury for Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal Heavyweight titles Charles Martin vs. Gerald Washington; Heavyweight Emanuel Navarrete vs. Jeo Tupas Santisima for Navarrete’s WBO Jr. Featherweight title Sebastian Fundora vs. Daniel Lewis; Jr. Middleweight
Undercard
Subriel Matias vs. Petros Ananyan; Jr. Welterweight Amir Imam vs. Javier Molina; Welterweight Rolando Romero vs. Arturs Ahmetovs; Lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Matt Conway; Jr. Lightweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Corey Champion; Welterweight Isaac Lowe vs. Alberto Guevara; Featherweight
