Shortly after he declared his next fight, yesterday the WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) announced that he has signed a contract for a second fight with former world heavyweight king Tyson Fury (27-0-1).
“The Bronze Bomber” will be fighting Luis Ortiz in his next bout and if the American manages to get the W again, he’ll be taking on “The Gypsy King” in 2020.
Anthony Joshua, who is squaring up against Andy Ruiz tonight, won’t be pleased to hear Wilder’s plans, because “AJ” stated numerous times that his main goal is to unify the division, but he’ll have to wait for more than a year from now in order to get a chance at the green and yellow belt.
Wilder and Fury fought last December in a fight that went the distance. The Brit deserved the win more, but the ringside judges scored the fight a draw. Up to this hour, there is no confirmation from Tyson Fury or anyone from his camp that a rematch will indeed take place next year.