Tyson Fury hungry to repeat Deontay Wilder win in rematch

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Tyson Fury says he will never tire of beating Deontay Wilder in anticipation of his third fight against the American heavyweight, albeit his potential all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua is on hold for now.

Following a controversial attract December 2018, Fury overpowered Wilder in Las Vegas in February, beating him in seven rounds.

Wilder has activated the rematch clause in his contract, delaying the likelihood of a hugely anticipated unification bout between WBC champion Fury and Anthony Joshua, who holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.

It is now hoped Fury and Wilder will meet for a 3rd bout later this year after the first date of July 18 was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"I'll be obliged to offer him a touch more," Fury told the great Morning Britain television programme on Tuesday. "You never tire of beating Deontay Wilder. It's one among those belongings you take great pride in doing.

"I really did what I said i used to be getting to do and not many of us , in boxing especially, say something then do exactly what they were getting to do."

Fury, unbeaten as knowledgeable , added: "So i used to be quite pleased with the performance and i am really looking forward to getting all this coronavirus out of the way and therefore the world getting back on target and getting back to my job."

With regular training impossible thanks to a lockdown in Britain, Fury has been understanding alongside wife Paris and his five children in fitness sessions broadcast on Instagram Live.

"It helps me stay in shape and helps many, many of us out there who take part from everywhere the planet ," said the 31-year-old.

"I'm very, very grateful that I can have an input on helping people with their fitness and psychological state problems during these lockdown times.

"I've got Paris here and therefore the kids. Everyone goes nuts within the living room while we're understanding ."

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