📖 The Final Chapter

October 08, 2021

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Teddy Atlas gives a preview of the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy fight, and gives his prediction.

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The Final Chapter...Or Is It?

It seems like so much has changed in the world since these two first faced off back in December 2018. We've seen Undisputed champions crowned at a faster rate than ever before in Boxing, as well as a global pandemic that shut the sport down for what seemed like an eternity.

But through it all, Fury and Wilder's rivalry has been maintained, and, at least until Saturday night, hasn't been settled.

The first fight sparked outrage due to the controversial nature of the draw. Fury was dropped twice, especially hard the second time. But nonetheless he got up, and won every single round that he wasn't dropped in.

The controversy set the stage for the rematch, which we were made to wait for. But when it came, it didn't disappoint, with Fury defying expectations by becoming the puncher and bullying Wilder for 7 rounds before the American's corner through in the towel.

Cries of tampered gloves and heavy ring walk suits from Wilder weren't taken seriously by most of the boxing public n the immediate aftermath. But it soon became clear that the former WBC champion, with 10 successful defences to his name, wasn't going anywhere. He wanted the trilogy and the chance to avenge what was in his eyes, a terrible miscarriage of justice.

The trilogy seemed to have been leapfrogged by an all British clash between Fury and Anthony Joshua. An announcement was expected for weeks, but never came. It was a case of best laid plans, as was to be proven by Wilder's successful court case to push for a trilogy, and Anthony Joshua's subsequent loss of his Heavyweight crown.

Saturday night, Wilder gets his chance. His chance for redemption and to re-establish himself as the most feared puncher in the division.

Tyson Fury however, is in no mood to give up his hard earned crown. The 2x Heavyweight champion has mercilessly mocked Wilder for his attitude after his sole career defeat, and is intent on proving that his stoppage win in the second fight was solely the result of him being the far superior fighter.

The consensus seems to be that Fury will emerge victorious again, and get back on the path towards becoming the first Undisputed Heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

However, as has been the case throughout Wilder's career as a top heavyweight, all he needs is to be perfect for a fraction of a second, and his devastating power can bring him victory. Whether he'll have the confidence to execute it after what went down almost 2 years ago, is a different matter.

The only certainty is that Saturday night can't come soon enough.

A Stellar Undercard

Let's face it. Great undercards in Boxing are a rarity these days. Compared to their fighting counterparts over in Mixed Martial Arts, undercards in boxing are rarely compelling enough to tune in from the very start of a fight card.

Saturday night is a welcome exception.

In what will (hopefully) be the first of many frequent collaborations, Top Rank and PBC have come together to make some intriguing match ups for the build up to the main event.

Hard hitting heavyweight prospects Efe Ajagba and Frank Sanchez are facing off in a scheduled 10 rounder in the co-main event, whilst the rematch between Robert Helenius and the popular Polish- American fighter Adam Kownacki also takes place just before. Kownacki was stopped in the 5th round by the former European champion in March 2020, in what was considered a minor upset.

There are also appearances further down the card by 21 year old heavyweight KO artist Jared Anderson and Puerto Rican super middleweight Edgar Berlanga.

Former unified light middleweight champion Julian "J-Rock" Williams will be opening up the action against Vladimir Hernandez in his first outing since losing his crown to Jeison Rosario.

Don't Place Your Bets Yet

Teddy and Ken provide another brilliant Fight Plan for the Fury vs Wilder fight, looking at the keys to victory for both men and of course, a final prediction.

Make sure to watch til the very end for a great reunion between Teddy and an old student.

Fight ⏰ for this weekend

Boxing: Fury vs Wilder III (Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th)

  • 🇺🇸 Full Card: 9pm Eastern/7pm Pacific | Main Event: 11pm Eastern/9pm Pacific

  • 🇬🇧 Full Card: 2am | Main Event: 4am

  • 🇦🇺 Full Card: 12pm Eastern/9am Western | Main Event: 2pm Eastern/11am Western

UFC: Dern vs Rodriguez (Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th)

  • 🇺🇸 Main Card: 9pm Eastern/7pm Pacific | Main Event: 11pm Eastern/9pm Pacific

  • 🇬🇧 Main Card: 2am | Main Event: 4am

  • 🇦🇺 Main Card: 12pm Eastern/9am Western | Main Event: 2pm Eastern/11am Western

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