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WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury released a video via ESPN Ringside official Twitter that has fight fans excited. ‘The Gypsy King’ appears to be preparing full-throttle to finally settle the score against Deontay Wilder slated for later in the year. The bout is expected to be one of the biggest spectacles in recent memory.

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Tyson Fury is arguable one of the biggest draws in combat sports today, much in part to his showmanship and charisma. Moreover, his ability outside the ring has enabled him to continue building a sustained legacy. The undefeated boxer appears to be coming into his fighting prime of the back of his recent success.

Tyson Fury x Deontay Wilder: A brief history

The championship-caliber boxers first faced off against each other in December 2018 in a highly contentious bout. The 12 round slugfest ended in a split draw, thus warranting the boxers to run it back. Not to mention the ending sequence saw ‘The Bronze Bomber’ land a knockdown on Fury in the final moments of the bout.

From a technical standpoint, Tyson Fury out-landed and out-boxed his opponent for the majority of the contest. However, the draw came in part due to the sensational finishing sequence that promoted a repeat in the judges’ eyes.

From here on out, both fighters would take on fights against other opponents before the sequel was announced. The second fight was far more decisive, and it saw Tyson Fury stop Wilder in the seventh round. Moreover, his superior technique was on display as it won the day over the Bomber’s raw power.

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Deontay Wilder campaigned for a trilogy bout, and the two are finally expected to butt heads for the final time. Given the current landscape of COVID-19, several critical fights have been set back for a later date. Additionally, top fighters like interim champion Dillian Whyte have been clamoring for a shot at either marquee star.

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The trilogy fight will go a long way in finally settling who the top dog is in the heavyweight boxing scene. Chiefly, a massive title unification bout with Anthony Joshua is on the card for the victor of the famed trilogy.