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HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN
DEONTAY WILDER AND TYSON FURY THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation for the return engagement in Las Vegas
CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 18, 2020 – This Saturday night undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) and undefeated lineal champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) will meet in a highly anticipated rematch live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The return bout, which is promoted by BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, will headline an all-action card presented by Premier Boxing Champions and televised live on FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV.
Their first bout ended in a split draw when Fury incredibly rose from a 12th round knockdown to finish one of the most memorable heavyweight title fights in history.
“There is nothing quite like the excitement of a heavyweight championship fight. Add in the historical implications of a rematch after a dramatic and memorable first fight and you have one of the most anticipated fights in recent history,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy.
The Hall of Fame chronicles the history of the sport with unique and educational exhibits including fist castings, boxing robes, boxing shoes, statues and audio/visual stations highlighting classic boxing matches. The Hall of Fame Wall features photographs and biographies of all inductees. The world famous Madison Square Garden boxing ring that Muhammad Ali and “Smokin’” Joe Frazier fought “The Fight of the Century” in is on permanent display in Canastota. The ring was used at the “Mecca of Boxing” for 82 years (1925 to 2007) and was donated to the Hall by MSG in 2007.
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