The boxing rematch of the year is set to take place on Saturday when Deontay Wilder defends his WBC heavyweight championship against lineal champion Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The last time these two squared off it went down to the wire. Fury (29-0-1) looked comfortable throughout most of the fight, but Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) came roaring back in search of a knockout blow and brought Fury to the ground with a devastating two-punch combo. Fury was able to get back up and the fight finished as a split draw. This time, Wilder plans on finishing the job.
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"Fighting a guy like Fury, you have to be careful," Wilder said at a Jan. 25 press event. "Time goes by so fast in the ring. You're trying to do everything that you prepared for. With what he brings to the table with his boxing skills, you have to have some awareness of the clock. But with my power, it's his job to really watch the clock and try to avoid me for 36 minutes."
Still, Fury isn't planning on pulling any punches. He wants the WBC heavyweight title just as badly as Wilder. So badly that he kicked his absurd diet coke habit and replaced it by religiously partaking in, uh, self care.
"We're giant heavyweights," Fury said at the same press event. "I've had 20 knockouts, so I'm very capable of knocking people out. When you underestimate someone else's power, you usually end up unstuck. Whether I'm a great puncher or not, I don't believe anybody else can match me with heart and determination. I'm going to put my iron will on Deontay Wilder."
Here's a guide to everything you need to know about Wilder vs. Fury 2, including channels, pay-per-view prices and fight times.
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What channel is Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN, Fox Sports 1
- Live stream (PPV): ESPN+, Fox Sports app
The pre-show and preliminary bouts are available on ESPN News and Fox Sports 1. At 8 p.m. ET, the undercard fights continue on ESPN and FS1.
The Wilder vs. Fury 2 main card is an ESPN+/Fox joint pay-per-view. It can be live streamed through the Fox Sports app and ESPN+.
How much is Wilder vs. Fury 2 pay-per-view?
- PPV price: $79.99
The Deontay Wilder Wilder vs. Tyson Fury fight costs $79.99 on pay-per-view. The main card can also be purchased from most major cable and satellite providers.
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What time does the Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight start?
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Main event: 11 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. PT (approx.)
Broadcast coverage of the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch will tbegin with a preshow at 7 p.m. ET followed by the undercard at 7:30 p.m. The pay-per-view main card is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET. Expect Fury and Wilder to make their ring walks for the main event between 11 p.m. and midnight.
Wilder vs. Fury 2 fight card
Main card
- Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight titles
- Charles Martin vs. Gerald Washington; heavyweight
- Emanuel Navarrete vs. Jeo Tupas Santisima for Navarrete's WBO Jr. featherweight title
- Sebastian Fundora vs. Daniel Lewis; Jr. middleweight
Undercard
- Subriel Matias vs. Petros Ananyan; Jr. welterweight
- Amir Imam vs. Javier Molina; welterweight
- Rolando Romero vs. Arturs Ahmetovs; lightweight
- Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Matt Conway; Jr. lightweight
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Corey Champion; welterweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Alberto Guevara; featherweight