Ahead of the boxing bout rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, everyeveryng has gathered some facts about their first bout to prepare your mind for the rematch.
The first bout between the two boxers took place on December 1, 2018, at the staples center in Los Angelos, California.
In front of a crowd of 17,698, Wilder and Fury fought a 12-round split decision draw, meaning Wilder retained his WBC title.
Mexican judge Alejandro Rochin scored the fight 115–111 for Wilder, Canadian judge Robert Tapper had it 114–112 for Fury and British judge Phil Edwards scored it a 113–113 draw.
Boxing Bout
The rematch between the former WBA IBF, WBO, IBO and lineal heavyweight champion, Fury, The Gypsy King and Undefeated defending WBC heavyweight champion, Wilder is scheduled for February 22, 2020 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The pair’s first encounter had taken place off camera at the Motorpoint Arena in April 2014, where Wilder knocked out Audley Harrison on the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Julio Diaz with both Wilder and Fury promising each other a fight in the future.
Also, Wilder became the first American heavyweight world champion in nearly a decade in January 2015, after defeating Bermane Stiverne via unanimous decision in Las Vegas to pick up the WBC title.
Stay connected to everyeveryng for more facts about the boxers as we count down to the D-day, February 22nd 2020, you also stand the chance of winning fabulous prize by predicting the winner of the bout.
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