The much awaited rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury have been slated for February 22nd next year in Las Vegas.
A rematch has always been on the cards since the first bout, and both fighters announced the bout via social media on friday.
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The first bout between the fiery fighters in Los Angeles in December 2018 ended in a controversial split draw, with American Wilder being awarded the match 115-111 on one judge's card, British heavyweight Fury taking it 114-112 on another and third scoring bout at 113-113.
Ahead of the rematch, Wilder and Fury have been at verbal loggerhead.
"After Feburary 22nd there will be no more unanswered questions," Wilder said.
"i will finish what i started and this time Fury will not be getting up off that canvas so quickly, i've proven myself time and time again and i will do it again in February".
After February 22nd there will be no more unanswered questions. I will finish what I started, and this time @Tyson_Fury will not be getting up off that canvas so quickly. I’ve proven myself time and time again and I will do it again in February. #WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/GkYSzNCBAU— Deontay Wilder (@BronzeBomber) December 27, 2019
Fury also responded with a swipe at his opponent: "It's on February 22 at MGM Garden Arena, watch me knock out Deontay Wilder aka The Big Dosser?".
It?s on! Feb. 22 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, watch me knock out Deontay Wilder AKA The Big Dosser.? Tickets on sale TOMORROW at 10 a.m. PT (6 p.m. UK).? Get your tickets at ;https://t.co/YXkHQubNzQ#WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/DAxjHE3ghr— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) December 27, 2019
Who do you think will emerge victorious on that day ?
