Fury-Wilder rematch certain
OPINION: The King is back, there is no doubt about that.
Tyson Fury’s split decision draw with Deontay Wilder in Los Angeles yesterday announced the real return of the Gypsy King three fights into his comeback.
What an incredible performance to survive two knockdowns and still do enough to share the points.
It was a fight that couldn’t have been scripted and the result will surely put a hold on any thoughts of either of these giants facing the undefeated Anthony Joshua next.
Joshua, who holds three of the big four belts, must surely wait a little longer for his chance to try to unify them all.
There is a rematch waiting to happen here – Wilder v Fury II must surely happen. Both men remain unbeaten and look eager for another shot at each other.
Fury’s ability to handle the butcher hands of Wilder was masterful.
He got clipped plenty of times and found himself on the canvas – but his head movement and footwork was as good as they have ever been. There could be no complaints about his fitness and endurance as well as his ability to take a shot.
He fought a clever fight, using his quick hands and movement to frustrate Wilder and rack enough points to negate tumbles to the floor.
Wilder landed some big blows up his but many of his swinging rights found nothing but thin air as Fury ducked and weaved.
Wilder still holds the WBC belt and that counts for plenty in a division that is heating up with each bout.
But Fury’s return has added heat to proceedings. He has proved as good as his word, coming back from the depths of despair in his personal life.