Boxing News

Christopher Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder suffered the first loss of his professional career at the hands of Tyson Fury this evening in Las Vegas. Tonight’s highly anticipated heavyweight showdown served as a rematch, as ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ had previously squared off in December of 2018. That chilly December evening in Los Angeles, Tyson Fury appeared to be cruising to victory until Deontay Wilder floored him with a combination in the final round. Miraculously, the Manchester native was able to get back to his feet and finish the fight. The end result was a controversial split draw which lead to tonight’s eventual rematch.

Natasha Hooper - February 22, 2020

Tyson Fury lived up to expectation in his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Deontay Wilder. But, what fans couldn’t predict was “The Gyspy King” licking the blood of his opponent in the heat of the boxing action. The British boxer first faced off against “The Bronze Bomber” in 2018. Fury was edging towards a points victory, but a devastating knockdown in the 12th round resulted in a fight draw.

Natasha Hooper - February 22, 2020

Tonight, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder faced off for a second time in their blockbuster rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The heavyweight titans first squared off in the ring in 2018. “The Gypsy King” was heading towards a points victory until Wilder delivered a brutal knockdown in the 12th round, sending Fury plummeting to the canvas floor. Refusing to submit to a TKO loss, Fury miraculously returned his feet and walked away from the fight with a draw.

Natasha Hooper - February 22, 2020

Tonight Deontay Wilder faced Tyson Fury in a history-defining rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In their first collision, “The Gypsy King” could have taken the points victory if he hadn’t crashed to the canvas after absorbing a brutal strike from Wilder in the 12th round. The fight ultimately concluded in a draw and both fighters entered their 2020 bout undefeated.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury collide once again this evening in Las Vegas for the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles. ‘The Gypsy King‘ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ first met in December of 2018. On that night, Fury seemed to win the majority of the rounds, but Wilder scored a devastating 12th-round knockout that looked like it spelled the end for Fury. Miraculously, the British standout was able to recover and the bout was ruled a draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are set to throw down again this evening in Las Vegas for the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles. ‘The Gypsy King‘ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ first met in December of 2018. On that night, Fury seemed to win the majority of the rounds, but Wilder scored a devastating 12th-round knockout that looked like it spelled the end for Fury. Miraculously, the British standout was able to recover and the bout was ruled a draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Tyson Fury will return to the squared circle this evening in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder. The pair first met in December of 2018, with the bout ending in a controversial split draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Undefeated heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will throw down for a second time tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair first met in December of 2018. That evening in Los Angeles, ‘The Gypsy King’ appeared to be getting the better of ‘The Bronze Bomber’ for the majority of the rounds one through eleven. However, in round twelve Fury was flattened by a Wilder combination and sent crashing to the canvas. Miraculously, the British fighter made it to his feet before the ten count and the fight was allowed to continue. After the conclusion of the final round the judges in attendance ruled the bout a controversial split draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Adrien Broner was arrested and taken away by police during yesterday’s Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden. TMZ Sports was first to report the news and actually caught video of the incident.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Teddy Atlas believes Tyson Fury is not in proper form ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ are set to throw down again this evening in Las Vegas for the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles.

Cole Shelton - February 21, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will both earn at least $28 million for their highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday. The two will be fighting for the WBC, The Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles on Saturday night. It is a fight a year and a half in the making and one that will result in massive paydays for both of them. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic is reporting they will earn a minimum of $28 million, plus pay-per-view points as they are sharing the revenue 50/50. But, if there is a trilogy it would go 60/40 for whoever won.

Tom Taylor - February 21, 2020

The Nevada State Athletic Commission recently made the decision to ban Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury from squaring off after they weigh in for their Saturday night rematch, evidently wary after the pair got physical at a press conference earlier this week. Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is not on board with this decision. McGregor reacted to this bizarre decision from the NSAC on Twitter. He began by praising the commission for the work it does, but then offered a solution that will allow Wilder and Fury to square off: just beef up security!

Tom Taylor - February 20, 2020

The rematch we’ve all been waiting for is almost here. After over a year of anticipation, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will finally meet again this Saturday. Ahead of their WBC heavyweight title showdown, the pair squared off at a pre-fight press conference, and as expected, things quickly got physical.

Cole Shelton - February 19, 2020

Deontay Wilder isn’t fazed by Tyson Fury’s power ahead of their highly-anticipated rematch this Saturday. The two fought back in December of 2018 where it was a very close and entertaining fight. But, in the end, the judges called it a draw. In the scrap, Fury was the more technical boxer but Wilder dropped the Englishman twice which helped him win two rounds 10-8.

Cole Shelton - February 18, 2020

Canelo Alvarez is reportedly now interested in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout with Gennadiy Golovkin. Alvarez and Golovkin first met in September of 2017 where they fought to a draw. They had an immediate rematch one year later, which Alvarez won a majority decision.

Adam Martin - February 18, 2020

Boxing heavyweight Deontay Wilder believes that rival Tyson Fury is “nervous” ahead of the pair’s highly-anticipated rematch this weekend. Wilder and Fury first met in December 2018 and went back-and-forth for 12 championship rounds in a “Fight of the Year” contender that ended in a controversial split draw. Fans have been clamoring for the two rivals to run it back ever since and this weekend they finally will look to settle their differences inside the ring. The rematch takes place this Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020

Tyson Fury is at the peak of his boxing career, with his anticipated Deontay Wilder rematch just around the corner. However, the undefeated boxer reveals he still suffers from suicidal thoughts on a weekly basis. Last week in an article by The Independent, the lineal heavyweight champion admitted to still feeling “absolutely suicidal” every Sunday and believes he will be “dead within a year” if he leaves his boxing career.

Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020

A boxing rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather could be in the cards in 2020. Since making a statement return to the UFC against Donald Cerrone, McGregor has been dropping hints about his next move. Whilst a Jorge Masvidal matchup could be on the horizon, the Irishman could also be inching closer to a boxing return.