TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder are all set to go to war for a THIRD time this year.
But the Gypsy King‘s showdown with the Bronze Bomber, which was supposed to take place on July 24, will be postponed because Fury, as well as other camp members, tested positive for Covid-19.
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Fury demolished Wilder inside seven rounds to inflict the first defeat of the American’s career back in February 2020.
Neither man has fought since then, and both have been busy in longer training camps.
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 is set to be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
In the US the event is expected to be live on ESPN+ and Fox PPV.
The event, cross-promoted by Top Rank and Premier Boxing Champions, will see a host of heavy-hitters featuring on the undercard.
According to The Athletic, that includes the battle of unbeatens between Cuba’s Frank Sanchez meeting Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba.
Sanchez, a training partner of Canelo Alvarez who is promoted by Top Rank, will put his 18-0 record against PBC’s Ajagba, who stands 15-0.
Robert Helenius will also rematch Adam Kownacki on the bill, BoxingScene report.
Polish prospect Kownacki, 32, was defeated for the first time and stunned by veteran Helenius, 37, in March 2020.
It is also claimed rising American star Jared Anderson will return, with an opponent yet to be confirmed.
Anderson, 21, is 9-0 and was credited as a huge part in Fury’s win against Wilder last year.
He provided the Gypsy King with expert sparring Stateside, winning the praise of the WBC champion.
Fury, after Wilder’s silence during their press conference: “It shows how weak of a mental person he is.
“It shows how much the beating from the last fight has taken an emotional and physical effect on his life.
“I was worried about Deontay Wilder for quite a while after the defeat I gave him.
“Obviously he’s doing his little thing with his earphones on and he doesn’t want to answer any questions, that’s up to him. I’m here to promote a fight and talk to the press – what I always do.”
