Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3: Trilogy bout moved to Oct. 9 after Fury tests positive for COVID-19

After quite a few delays to the trilogy bout, the third assembly between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder must wait a pair extra months. The struggle, which was initially scheduled for July 24 in Las Vegas, was formally postponed on Thursday after Fury examined constructive for COVID-19 whereas in coaching camp. The bout will now happen on Oct. 9 contained in the T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas whereas being broadcast on ESPN/FOX PPV.

“I wished nothing greater than to smash the ‘Massive Dosser’ on July 24, however I suppose the beating must wait,” Fury stated. “Make no mistake, I shall be again and higher than ever. We are going to struggle Oct. 9, and I’ll knock him spark out!”

The trilogy took a very long time to develop after many again and forths timing and contract disputes. Fury stopped Wilder emphatically within the rematch in February 2020, however the two had agreed to a trilogy clause with the loser getting the brief aspect of a 60/40 cut up. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to difficulties in reaching agreements for the trilogy, Fury and his group moved on to negotiations with unified champ Anthony Joshua.

However an arbitrator dominated in Might that Wilder was entitled to the trilogy bout and that it have to be made instantly. 
 
“That is what we went to arbitration for,” stated Shelly Finkel, Wilder’s supervisor. “He simply wished what was owed to him. He stays able to reclaim his world title on Oct. 9.”