by Darren Moore
The third part of Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in front of a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada. However, following the news that Tyson Fury has tested positive for Covid, the fight has been postponed to a possible date in October 2021.
Fury’s prestigious WBC heavyweight title is on the line. This will be Fury’s first defense of the title he won from Wilder in February 2020.
What are the betting odds on Fury v Wilder 3?
Unlike in the previous two bouts between the pair, Tyson Fury is a fairly strong favorite to win with all the Vegas sportsbooks for this third and final meeting.
The Fight Result betting line over at MyBookie see Fury’s odds to win set at -260, with Wilder the underdog this time on offer at +200.
Total Rounds Betting
The Total Rounds Over/Under betting line has been set at 7.5. Will it be higher or lower?
What are the fighter stats of Tyson Fury?
- Age: 32
- Hometown: Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
- Nickname: The Gypsy King
- Height: 6’ 9”
- Reach: 85”
- Style: Orthodox
- Record: 30-0-1
- KOs: 21 (67.74%)
- Rounds fought: 193
What are the fighter stats of Deontay Wilder?
- Age: 35
- Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Nickname: The Bronze Bomber
- Height: 6’ 7”
- Reach: 83”
- Style: Orthodox
- Record: 42-1-1
- KOs: 41 (93.18%)
- Rounds fought: 150
What’s the background to the fight?
This is a trilogy fight between Fury and Wilder, with the pair having met twice previously.
Fight 1 – Their first fight back in December 2018 was full of drama, with Fury dragging himself off the canvas when seemingly down and out in the final round. “The Gypsy King” outboxed “The Bronze Bomber” for much of the fight, but was dropped twice. When the bout went to the judges, they deemed it to be a split draw.
Fight 2 – They last met at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas on February 22, 2020, in a fight that Fury dominated against the previously unbeaten Alabama fighter, dropping him on several occasions, before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel at the end of the 7th round.
It was a change in tactics from the first bout from Fury, switching from a fairly conservative point-scoring strategy to one of taking the fight to Wilder.
Neither boxer has fought since they last faced each other, with Fury’s scheduled bout against Anthony Joshua to decide who would become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World being put on hold after an arbitrator decided that Fury was legally obligated to fight Wilder for a third time to decide who claims the WBC belt.
Fury v Wilder 3 – Who wins?
Fury is likely to follow a similar plan to the last bout between the pair, in stalking his opponent to try to close the space and get in Wilder’s face.
The more that Fury can suffocate Wilder and drain the energy from the American in the clinches with his extra weight and height, the more likely he is to wear down his opponent to set him up for the KO.
It’s certainly not a tactic without risk though, as if he gives Wilder the opportunity to connect with his right hand, it could be lights out for Fury. There’s also the question as the psychological damage that Fury did to Wilder in thrashing him in their last fight. Has he truly recovered from that?
Wilder also has a new untested trainer in Malik Scott (with whom Fury previously sparred) and, rather than a gym, has been training at home. There will be questions asked on both counts.
Although the bigger fighter, Fury has greater athleticism than Wilder and it’s widely agreed he is the better protagonist in terms of boxing skills and ring craft.
* Fury v Wilder 3 odds correct at the time of writing. All betting odds are subject to changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where & when is Fury v Wilder 3?
Their third fight is scheduled for July 24, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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How many rounds is the fight scheduled for?
The fight is scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds.
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How can I watch Fury vs Wilder 3 live streaming?
The fight will be televised as Pay-Per-View (PPV) in the US by ESPN, who signed an $80 million five-year deal with Fury.
It could also be dual-telecast on Fox Sports, as the result of a deal between Wilder’s promoter Al Haymon and Premier Boxing Champions.
With regards to live streaming, ESPN streaming services support almost all the digital devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Xbox One, Roku, iOS and Android devices, smart TVs and web browsers.
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