3 Bold Predictions for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2

It's one of the most anticipated fights in not just boxing, but all of combat sports in quite some time -- and it's finally here. After Deontay Wilder (42-0-1) and Tyson Fury (29-0-1) fought to a contentious split draw in 2018, both fighters will now be anxious to make sure there is no doubt about who wins in this rematch. So, who will emerge victorious in a battle of two undefeated fighters? Here are 12uppercut's three boldest predictions for this can't-miss matchup.

1. Fury Earns First Knockdown of the Fight

When Deontay Wilder fights, his opponents usually take him on in a conservative manner, not wanting to get caught with the famous right hand that's pretty much impossible to come back from. Even in Round 1, a single moment of laziness can leave you flat on the canvas -- but Tyson Fury did not fight conservatively the last time these two met. He fought confidently, calculated, and pick his shots all throughout the 12 rounds. Yes, he famously got flattened to canvas twice and somehow got up, but you would be foolish to think there weren't adjustments made to prevent another punch landing like that again. Fury possesses knockout power of his own, and he has the ability to catch Wilder slipping early in the fight, possibly as soon as the third round.

2. Tyson Fury's Reopened Cut Threatens Doctor Stoppage

This is one of the lesser-discussed headlines heading in to the title fight, but the scar tissue surrounding the massive cut over Fury's right eye could prove to be pivotal. There were massive repairs done to his face after he sustained the cut in his win over Otto Wallin, and the re-opening of this wound would most likely put this bout in danger of an early doctor stoppage well short of its natural conclusion. You can bet that Wilder will make a point to target this potential weakness.

3. Deontay Wilder Suffers His First Career Loss

Especially in boxing's heavyweight division, following your gut instinct can be a dangerous proposition. One punch in the championship rounds can completely flip a fight, and an unlikely candidate can emerge victorious. However, 12uppercut's gut instinct is screaming too loud to ignore, and that is that Tyson Fury will complete what he sees as unfinished business. Plenty of pundits and fans saw Fury as a deserved winner in 2018, and "The Gypsy King" will stamp his place in the record books as the first man to defeat Deontay Wilder and snatch away his WBC heavyweight title once the judges' scorecards are read after 12 bruising rounds.