The Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury showdown has been one of the most interesting matchups in the heavyweight division. And, this in turn paved the way for two more fights between the duo. Fans have since anticipated the future opponents for both fights. However, recent reports suggest that Wilder might face Fury for the fourth time.
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Andy Ruiz Jr. faced Luis Ortiz at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on September 4, 2022. He won the bout by decision. Meanwhile, Wilder is set to face Helenius at the Barclays Center in New York City on October 15, 2022.
The WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, announced that both Ruis Jr. vs Ortiz and Wilder vs Helenius are both ‘semi-final eliminators’.
And, the winner of the Helenius vs Wilder fight will go on to fight Ruiz Jr.
Tyson Fury reacts to the WBC's plan to determine his next mandatory challenger… pic.twitter.com/8k6FLBUnL6
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 6, 2022
It was also revealed that the victor of that bout will further go on to face Fury. This prospect in turn intrigued Fury. In fact, he was sure who the victor will be.
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Fury took to social media to announce that he will fight Wilder for the fourth time.
Fans were not too happy about Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury IV
Boxing fans were not too happy about the prospect of Deontay Wilder facing Tyson Fury again. Moreover, many fans took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Let’s be honest, no one what’s to see that again
— Matthew Holden (@Holdenisahammer) September 6, 2022
Why would any one want to watch Fury Wilder 4, boxing is getting boring. Is this the best you can come up with? we best hope Wilder gets beat by Ruiz if he gets past Helenius or we will be all switching off the TV or watching something more interesting like paint drying
— Mr R Sole (@Big_R_Sole) September 6, 2022
A few users mentioned that none of the fans wanted to see Wilder fight Fury again. In fact, user @Big_R_Sole even mentioned that boxing as a sport has become boring. And, the user even mentioned that the fight is worth watching only if Ruiz or Helenius wins.
How can boxing federation be hoping to stage Fury vs Wilder IV for fight fans. What are they hoping to achieve??
— Epic_Abiodun (@abbeycite) September 7, 2022
Similarly, user @abbeycite was also confused about what the WBC was trying to achieve with the match.
How is wilder getting his shot that fast!! Absolutely ridiculous
— Andrew Clarke (@AndrewC72052191) September 6, 2022
The WBC is really trying to get Deontay Wilder killed☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
— Captain Ronald Curtis (@covert_specter6) September 6, 2022
Meanwhile, a few users were surprised at the speed at which Wilder was getting his fights. And, user @covert_specter6 even stated that the WBC is trying to get Wilder killed.
WBC are gagging for Wilder to be champ again, they protected his ass so much when he was champ.
— J.🎯.R.D.A.N (@1__JORDAN) September 6, 2022
On the other hand, user @1_JORDAN felt that the WBC is protecting Wilder and trying to make him a champion again.
To be fair that last fight was epic and if Wilder has improved his jab again it could be another hum dinger
— Davie Booth (@blackpoolarab73) September 6, 2022
There’s always a slim chance of wilder just flatlining him lmaoo but once wilder gasses the fight is basically over
— ChitoSZN 🇪🇨 (@TheyLoveSoap) September 7, 2022
Another set of fans mentioned that there is a chance of Wilder emerging as the victor. In fact, user @TheyLoveSoap stated that Wilder has a chance of ‘flatlining’ Fury as long as he does not fas out.
Wilder will beat everybody except for Fury. Fury will annihilate Usyk. Only Joshua has the style matchup to beat Fury, and it will be a close, tough fight.
— John Claudio (@johngclaudio) September 7, 2022
We are never ever getting wilder Joshua are we
— TOMATODavid (@David66393582) September 6, 2022
Anthony Joshua was also a topic of interest for fans. Many fans felt like he would be a good matchup for both Wilder and Fury.
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Fucking hell just stop, one minute your fighting Chisora, then Thor, then Usyk; then Charr, then AJ and now Wilder for a 4th time, fuck meeeeee
— Steven (@iamstxven) September 6, 2022
However, a user was quick to express their annoyance at Fury for changing opponents.
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