Fury vs Wilder II: Deontay Wilder 'can't wait' for rematch with Tyson Fury
Following their controversial draw in Los Angeles on Saturday., the WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says he "can't wait" to face Tyson Fury again.
Wilder knocked down Fury twice during the fight, but several observers felt the Briton should have won.
The 30-year-old Fury said he thought the 33-year-old American https://www.kobbysports.com/2018/12/tyson-fury-says-deontay-wilder-will.html?m=1 would with him "at all costs".
Wilder claimed in a post on Instagram he was the "more aggressive fighter and landed the more effective punches".
He added: "At the end of the day, boxing wins. The fans are the real winner and I can't wait for Wilder Fury 2."
Saturday's fight was scored 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113, with Alejandro Rochin the judge who had the American declared as the winner.
The 30-year-old Briton Fury said he had "never seen a worse decision in my life" and described it as a "gift" for his 33-year-old opponent.
His promoter Frank Warren said he and the British Boxing Board of Control would write to the WBC demanding another bout.
Most of the former world champions - Floyd Mayweather, Tony Bellew, Lennox Lewis, and Carl Froch, believed Fury should have won.
In the ninth and final rounds, he was floored, meaning they were scored 10-8 in Wilder's favour.
Wilder acknowledged Fury was in form, but said he was not, adding: "I still managed to get the job done."
Deas wants Wilder to take on Fury once again before a potential fight with IBF, WBO and WBA champion Anthony Joshua.


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