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Fury vs Wilder rematch given green light by WBC

December 8, 2018 12:01 pm

Tyson Fury [left] and Deontay Wilder

The World Boxing Council has given the green light for a rematch between heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury after their controversial draw in Los Angeles.

The WBC made a unanimous agreement to sanction a rematch in a meeting of the board of governors.

The bout that resulted in a controversial draw last week has created a popular demand for the fans to see a rematch.

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Fury’s promoter Frank Warren says both parties want a rematch and his fighter is pushing for it to be in the UK