AFP, LOS ANGELESThe Feb. 22 rematch between World Boxing Council heavyweight world titleholder Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury is to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, promoters announced on Friday. “I’m happy and I’m excited that the rematch is finally happening,” said Wilder, who is to make his 11th title defense. The American is coming off a seventh-round knockout of Luis Ortiz on Nov. 23 in Las Vegas, a victory that saw him improve to 43-0. Wilder and Fury fought to a split decision draw in Los Angeles December last year. Former world champion Fury was leading on the scorecards before he was knocked down by the American in the 12th round.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2019 15:56 UTC