In a follow-up to their 2018 thriller, undefeated heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are set to do battle again tonight.
Need we say more?
We’ve got you covered on everything Wilder-Fury II with our live recap below:
Let’s start with some numbers…
Kevin Iole ✔ @KevinI The #WilderFury just set heavyweight gate record passing 16.88 million gate set in 99 by Holyfield Lewis 2. No final gate yet byt is a record
100 8:48 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 75 people are talking about this When it comes to boxing, you can’t not talk about the money.
Kevin Iole ✔ @KevinI This will undoubtedly surpass $17 million but there are some tickets still out
15 8:53 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See Kevin Iole’s other Tweets Tonight will generate a lot of money talk.
In fact, it already has.
Kevin Iole ✔ @KevinI Adjusted for inflation, the $16.88 million Holyfield-Lewis 2 gate would be $25.87 million. But in terms of pure dollars, tonight’s gate is the heavyweight record. The world record is $72.1 million by Mayweather and Pacquiao in 2015.
60 9:05 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 27 people are talking about this Speaking of big dollars, here’s what these heavyweight juggernauts are set to make before they even step foot into the ring:
Kevin Iole ✔ @KevinI Tweeted this earlier, but purses for Saturday: Wilder and Fury, $5 million each PLUS PPV cuts Martin, 250k Washington, 275k Santisima, 25k Navarrete, 300k Guevara, 6k Lowe, 30k
75 8:23 AM – Feb 21, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 37 people are talking about this Now, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty…Fury is in the building!
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And now, the other champ is here!
PBC ✔ @premierboxing The CHAMP IS HERE!!! 💣 💥
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FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX The @BronzeBomber is in the building!! 💣
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Embedded video 176 10:43 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 71 people are talking about this One question, champ: WHERE CAN WE GET THAT JACKET?!
FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX There are bomber jackets.
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Embedded video 21 11:26 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy See FOX Sports: PBC’s other Tweets We’ll never get over that jacket, but we’ll move on for now.
Wilder looks ready to go.
As for Fury, he looks ready to go…to the club?
ESPN ✔ @espn Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have their own ways of getting in the zone 👑😂
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Embedded video 6,566 11:32 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 1,713 people are talking about this We all get loose in different ways.
As with any big fight, celebrities need their screen time.
We already showed you Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Let’s see who else has made their way to Las Vegas:
SportsCenter ✔ @SportsCenter Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Jerry West, Magic Johnson and more. The stars are out for #WilderFury2 🌟
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Embedded video 3,199 11:53 AM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 597 people are talking about this The most feared heavyweight in history is also on-hand for tonight’s clash!
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Embedded video 240 12:24 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 89 people are talking about this Speaking of fearsome…
PBC ✔ @premierboxing .@BronzeBomber is ready to drop 💣’s!
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Embedded video 346 12:30 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 139 people are talking about this That’s a scary sight. He looks ready.
One of our guys is also ready.
Colin Cowherd ✔ @ColinCowherd #LFG
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And we’re nearing the walkouts of our two superstar heavyweights!
The Gypsy King arrives in style:
FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX TYSON FURY ENTERS ON A THRONE! 😂😂😂#WilderFury2
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FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX We expected nothing less from ‘The Gypsy King’! 👑@Tyson_Fury makes his royal entrance to the ring.
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Embedded video 225 1:05 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 111 people are talking about this Now, it’s time for Wilder to make his way to the ring.
And what an entrance it is:
FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX Even by the @BronzeBomber’s standards, this is EPIC. 🔥🔥🔥 #WilderFury2
View image on Twitter 523 1:10 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 203 people are talking about this Look at that outfit!
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Embedded video 242 1:13 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 94 people are talking about this The fight is on!
Round 1 was a feeling out process for the most part.
Skip Bayless ✔ @RealSkipBayless Fury did just what he said he would, went on the attack in round 1. Won it 10-9 mostly because he was the aggessor. Each landed one good shot.
349 1:17 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 82 people are talking about this Consensus seems to be that Fury landed the cleaner punches and took the round.
ESPN ✔ @espn Fury snaps Wilder’s head back with the jab 🥊
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Embedded video 230 1:20 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 61 people are talking about this We’re on to Round 2!
Skip Bayless ✔ @RealSkipBayless Fury predicted a 2nd rd knockout. I thought Wilder would turn the tables on him. He tried with several haymakers. One landed. Wilder 10-9.
311 1:21 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 75 people are talking about this A better round for Wilder and both men are taking some punishment.
PBC ✔ @premierboxing Wilder and Fury have both landed big shots in the first 2RDs, both have taken the punches well. #WilderFury2
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And Wilder is down!
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PBC ✔ @premierboxing Fury lands a right hook and sends Wilder to the canvas for the first time in his career. #WilderFury2
162 1:24 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 67 people are talking about this We’re into Round 4 and Wilder is trying to regain his composure after that big shot that sent him to the canvas a round ago.
PBC ✔ @premierboxing Fury is using his weight to smother Wilder in RD4, making it difficult Fury to get air during clinches. #WilderFury2
87 1:28 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 27 people are talking about this Wilder survives the round on shaky legs and we’re headed into the fifth.
Skip Bayless ✔ @RealSkipBayless Fury’s extra tonnage (273 pounds) is overwhelming Wilder. Just too big for him. He has never been attacked like this. Fury wins R4 10-9. Now the question is … will Fury start to run out of gas carrying so much weight?
504 1:29 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 124 people are talking about this The fifth round is underway and Fury is all over Wilder early.
Wilder is down on a straight shot in the middle of the round!
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PBC ✔ @premierboxing A straight hand send Wilder to the canvas for the 2nd time in 5RDs. #WilderFury2
81 1:31 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 30 people are talking about this Fury loses a point in the fifth and it gives Wilder a much-needed break.
Skip Bayless ✔ @RealSkipBayless Kenny Bayless saved Wilder by deducting a point from Fury just as it looked like he was about to be finished. Bloody mouth, bloody ear. Fury still won the round 10-9.
549 1:34 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 121 people are talking about this Round 6 is off and Fury is completely dominating to this p0int.
This thing might not be going too much longer.
Skip Bayless ✔ @RealSkipBayless Fury literally tried to lick some of the blood on Wilder’s neck. Continued to attack, lay on Wilder on the ropes. But Wilder hung in pretty well. Lost 10-9.
745 1:38 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 209 people are talking about this Yes, Fury licked blood off Wilder’s neck.
shannon sharpe ✔ @ShannonSharpe Wilder ear drum is busted and his equilibrium is off. Fury is dominating this fight. Don’t see how Wilder finishes this fight on his feet.
3,944 1:38 PM – Feb 23, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 946 people are talking about this Shortly into Round 7 and Wilder’s corner throws in the towel…Fury is your winner by corner stoppage!
FOX Sports: PBC ✔ @PBConFOX IT’S OVER! THE GYPSY KING HAS DONE IT! 👑
Tyson Fury deals Deontay Wilder his first career loss and is the NEW WBC Heavyweight champ! #WilderFury2
