Fury v Wilder rematch

Tyson Fury has been granted approval for a “direct rematch” with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

British fighter Fury and American Wilder shared a controversial and thrilling draw in Los Angeles last Saturday. The contest sparked immediate calls for a second fight, including from Fury’s promoter Frank Warren.

A vote by the World Boxing Council’s board has resulted in a “unanimous agreement” to sanction a rematch.

“Wilder and Fury gave boxing one of the best fights in the heavyweight division in a long time, which has created tremendous popular demand for the fans to see a rematch,” reads a statement on the governing body’s website.

“The WBC is happy to confirm that a direct rematch has been approved. I wish to once again congratulate Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury for their great battle inside the ring and for the exemplary sportsmanship after the bout.”