Deontay Wilder Will Trigger Clause for Immediate Tyson Fury Rematch
Deontay Wilder was getting worn down by Tyson Fury on Saturday night before his corner finally threw in the towel.
Wilder was upset with the decision, and is now reportedly set to trigger his rematch clause to set up his third bout against Fury, which...goes against our advice for his next bout.
Full story coming to @TheAthleticBOX shortly: Deontay Wilder @BronzeBomber tells me he is definitely exercising his rematch clause for a summer trilogy against @Tyson_Fury, that his legs were weakened by his 45-pound costume he wore to the ring to honor Black History Month.
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) February 24, 2020
The end of the trilogy would reportedly take place this summer. The other notable claim to emerge here, though? Wilder asserts his legs were weakened prior to the fight by his costume.
Blaming the outlandish outfit for tired legs is either an easy excuse, or something that Wilder truly regrets. The intention behind the costume was great. The weight of it all was the problem.
Deontay Wilder told TMZ he paid $40k on his walk-out costume.
— Chris Milholen (@CMilholenSB) February 23, 2020
Great walkout and greater meaning behind the costume. pic.twitter.com/47tLs9yi4s
The rematch is the biggest news here, of course, and it sets up a fight that could go down as one of the highest-grossing of all time. Fury has cemented himself as a top heavyweight, and Wilder wants to get back to the mountaintop after a draw and a loss to Fury.
Maybe we come out more starkly dressed this time around, though?