Just when it seemed as if WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (40-0-1, 39 KOs) and Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) would be on course for an immediate rematch of last December’s thrilling split draw, the rug has been pulled out from under expectant boxing fans.
Fury’s unexpected exclusive deal with ESPN on a co-promotional agreement with Top Rank Boxing put an immediate roadblock in the plans to make Wilder vs. Fury II happen, and despite both Team Fury and Team Wilder stating they wanted to still proceed with the rematch, Top Rank has other ideas.
It was confirmed on Wednesday by the WBC that Top Rank informed them Fury will take another fight in May or June, and seek the Wilder rematch in the fall.