Wilder wants Fury rematch 'ASAP'

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AFP Los Angeles
Last Updated : Dec 05 2018 | 10:10 AM IST

Deontay Wilder on Tuesday called for an immediate rematch with Tyson Fury, dismissing claims from his British rival he would attempt to avoid a return bout after their epic heavyweight duel in Los Angeles.

Wilder retained his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown on Saturday after a thrilling 12-round battle ended in a split decision draw at the Staples Center.

Fury, who many observers believe did enough to win despite being knocked down twice during the fight, said on Monday he feared Wilder would seek to duck a rematch "at all costs."
"This is the biggest fight still in the heavyweight division, this is the most exciting fight in the heavyweight division and we're ready to give the fans what they want to see."
- Rematch inescapable -
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It's a great fight and the build-up has already started. We can't get away from this fight. It's only right for us to go back in and do it again. I don't want no other fights to happen between him or I before then. I want to give Tyson Fury the rematch ASAP."
Wilder's camp maintain they offered $50 million to Joshua to accept a fight, a gambit dismissed by the British boxer's manager Eddie Hearn as a "wonderful PR move."

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First Published: Dec 05 2018 | 10:10 AM IST

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