Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Set Rematch Date for Feb. 22

The two fighters' battle in December 2018 was ruled a draw at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Set Rematch Date for Feb. 22
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Set Rematch Date for Feb. 22 /

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury have set a rematch to take place on Feb. 22, 2020, with the heavyweight fighters likely to battle at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, according to ESPN's Dan Rafael

Wilder defeated Luis Ortiz on Saturday at the MGM Grand, winning the duo's rematch with a seventh-round knockout. Wilder remained undefeated in his career with the victory, now sitting at 41–0–1. 

Fury defeated Swedish fighter Otto Wallin in Las Vegas in September. The 31-year-old Englishman is also undefeated in his career at 29–0–1.

Wilder and Fury fought to a draw in December 2018. Wilder scored two knockdowns in the fight, but a split decision at the Staples Center kept both boxers' undefeated records in tact.

Top Rank chairman and Fury promoter Bob Arum said an announcement for the fight will be made "before Christmas."


Published
Michael Shapiro
MICHAEL SHAPIRO

Michael Shapiro is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He is a Denver native and 2018 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.