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Fury expects third Wilder fight over Joshua unification

Follow the latest boxing news live today as we recap on Tyson Fury's sensational win over Deontay Wilder last weekend. How does that impact a potential third fight, who will Anthony Joshua face?

Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez's next fight looks set to be announced with Callum Smith or Billy Joe Saunders lined up for a 2nd May Las Vegas bout.

Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn has also confirmed a 'blockbuster fight' to be confirmed today - and we'll bring you all that and more throughout the day.

Key Points

• Deontay Wilder 'surprised he lasted seven rounds' against Tyson Fury
• What you need to know about the potential third fight
• 'Blockbuster fight' to be announced imminently

[27 February 2020 10:44 · Adam Hamdani]

Hello and welcome to the Independent's liveblog of today's boxing news!

A 'blockbuster' fight is to be announced today, while we await news on Canelo Alvarez's next fight and bring you more of the continued fallout from Tyson Fury's sensational victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas.

[27 February 2020 11:03 · Adam Hamdani]

Wilder vs Fury 2 has been as interesting since the fight ended as it was during it.

The Bronze Bomber now famously claimed that the heavy costume he wore to the ring was the reason he couldn't perform against Fury.

Now, this.

[27 February 2020 11:13 · Adam Hamdani]

Canelo

It's believed that Canelo Alvarez's next fight will be announced before the end of this week.

Of course with boxing you never believe anything until it's in front of you - but it looks like it will be against Callum Smith on 2nd May in Las Vegas.

The fight would be for the WBA (Super) super-middleweight title.

[27 February 2020 11:23 · Adam Hamdani]

Imminent fight announcement

A media call was sent out by Matchroom Boxing late last night which read:

'Blockbuster fight announced tomorrow.

'Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing USA invite all media to a press conference at 1pm tomorrow afternoon at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas as Hearn announces a blockbuster fight for April.

'Both fighters and their teams will be present and available for interview, along with Hearn. 

'Hearn will also introduce new signing Marc Castro to the media.'

[27 February 2020 11:28 · Adam Hamdani]

Wilder vs Fury 3 is on

It seems that Shelly Finkel, co-manager of Wilder, has confirmed that the fight will happen.

Speaking to World Boxing News, he said:

"Right now, the clause for a third fight with Tyson Fury has not been activated yet.

"Deontay intends to activate it. He wants the trilogy.

"I can confirm Deontay will exercise his right to fight Tyson Fury next.

“That’s the fight Deontay wants. It will happen next."

[27 February 2020 11:42 · Adam Hamdani]

Wilder-Fury 2 PPV sales

According to reliable boxing news source Mike Coppinger of The Athletic, the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury sold in the region of '800,000-850,000' PPVs in the United States alone.

The first matchup between the pair sold 350,000 - a remarkable increase in interest.

[27 February 2020 11:54 · Adam Hamdani]

Anthony Joshua next fight

The situation with Joshua's next fight has become slightly more complicated over the last five days.

Joshua was set to fight IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev in London, but with Fury winning his fight against Wilder calls for an all-British undisupted bout have been constant.

The situation now comes down to Deontay Wilder, should he exercise his rematch clause (which it looks like he will) then he will fight Fury and Joshua will still take on Pulev.

If he accepts step-aside money, a deal could be arranged to delay the Pulev fight.

[27 February 2020 12:03 · Adam Hamdani]

Fury injuries

It wasn't just Wilder who had problems, it appears.

[27 February 2020 12:14 · Adam Hamdani]

Deontay Wilder mocked over Tyson Fury excuse after video resurfaces of claim he trains in 45-pound vest

[27 February 2020 12:27 · Adam Hamdani]

WBA heavyweight news

The World Boxing Association has confirmed they have summoned a purse bid for the heavyweight fight between champion Manuel Charr and Trevor Bryant, to be held on 2nd March.