Summary

  • Wilder v Fury II on Saturday at MGM Grand

  • Fighters to speak at news conference in Las Vegas

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  1. Postpublished at 22:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    FuryImage source, PA Media

    And that's it from Vegas for tonight...

    Nice little Wednesday natter for you. All aboard for Saturday night then, hey?

    Don't forget to keep across the BBC Sport website for in-depth coverage of all the build-up to the rematch at the MGM Grand.

    Time for a cuppa.

  2. Postpublished at 22:39 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport in Las Vegas

    Well, that was relentless.

    The start was heavy, the middle was full of abuse, even when the US TV networks went to an advertisement break and things halted, the two of them kept bickering.

    I'd love to write some of the words used but I'm still trying to find them on Urban Dictionary.

    Some people will cringe, fair enough. I can tell you these two have done more media than I've ever known any athlete do anywhere, so in some ways they have to find a way to change things up.

    Three days to go...

  3. Postpublished at 22:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    And now it's Deontay Wilder to close things off.

    "It's the final countdown right here, we are emotionally invested in this. We want to give you the best of this," he says.

    "After the fight we will be able to come together and give each other hugs, right now it is time and this is the moment we have all been waiting for.

    "To have so many eyes looking in to put the heavyweight division on notice. Throughout these last few years it is tremendous what has been going on.

    "Our first fight was amazing, we lit it up and this time it will be even more intense. What more do you want from us? To give our all, that's what we'll do. I can't wait."

  4. Postpublished at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Tyson Fury gets to have a crack at his closing statement first, like he's defending himself in the dock...

    "Fight is going to be an amazing fight, if it is anything like tonight it should be an amazing fight. Be there, be square."

  5. Postpublished at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    WarrenImage source, Getty Images

    Could we see this all again after Saturday's bout?

    An agreement is already in place for a third fight between Tyson Fury and American Deontay Wilder, according to the Briton's promoter Frank Warren.

    The first fight ended in a controversial draw, and Warren says a trilogy clause is in the contract for the rematch.

    "The loser has 30 days to call on the rematch and that has to be accepted," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

  6. Postpublished at 22:31 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Save it for Saturday, lads.

    Deontay Wilder and Tyson FuryImage source, PA Media
  7. Postpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay Wilder says he expects to come in at 220-230lbs.

  8. Postpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    "We don't even use the scale at the gym," says Deas. "He is a freak of nature, he is always the lighter guy. It's normal, he has fought guys 100+ lbs heavier."

  9. Postpublished at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Tyson FuryImage source, PA Media

    "Tyson is a big, strong heavyweight," adds Sugar. "The weight is not going to hurt him. I've added some punching power to his arsenal. 270lbs is not going to hurt him."

  10. Postpublished at 22:27 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay Wilder trainer's Jay Deas says he expects the "best Tyson Fury" on Saturday night.

    "I want Deontay to get the credit for beating Fury at his best," he adds.

  11. Postpublished at 22:26 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Here's Tyson Fury's trainer, Javan 'Sugar' Hill: "I am excited about it, watching the fighter's reactions. Everything has been subtle, today you saw the mood swing.

    "The emotions are going up, going back down. This is what big-time boxing is. These two guys are professional, but they still have emotions. They both want that win. They are expressing themselves like they should.

    "i delivered everything he asked for - he wanted to be more technical, more aggressive."

  12. It’s building...published at 22:22 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport in Las Vegas

    Wilder v FuryImage source, .

    Las Vegas is alive with fight talk.

    The famous strip has billboards dotted all the way along it, the blackjack tables have the fight splashed across them and the slot machines are even decorated.

    In the MGM Grand, where the fight is staged, has three boxing rings setup on the ground floor. Some are where the TV broadcasters from the US are shooting live shows, others are for set piece events.

    Fans are flooding in - I’ve just been speaking to a guy from Leeds with tickets - and all in all folks, it’s building.

  13. Postpublished at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay WilderImage source, Reuters

    Deontay Wilder ready to break into song...

    Nope, just laughing at another one of Fury's one-liners.

  14. Postpublished at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    "If it as anything as good as the talking we are doing up on stage we are in for a real treat," says Fury about Saturday's fight.

    Hmmm... think (hope) he's joking.

  15. Postpublished at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Tyson FuryImage source, PA Media

    On Kenny Bayless being referee on Saturday.

    "I have no concern," says Fury. "Whoever they are will do a great job."

    Wilder says: "They are all qualified to do a great job. I never complain about the judges or referee."

  16. Postpublished at 22:14 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay Wilder and Tyson FuryImage source, Reuters

    "I can get a guy at any given time, I only have to be perfect for two seconds," adds Deontay Wilder. "My doctor says he has never seen someone with so much power.

    "I am heftier this time. I am able to throw my arm with full power. That first time, I didn't want to injure it. I didn't want to delay this fight."

  17. Postpublished at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    "It's a bold move but we fight fire with fire. I take confidence from going forward at him. I have never lost a dog-fight. If I do that from round one he will be gassing by round five," says Fury.

    Should we expect to see Fury taking the fight to Wilder on Saturday night then?

  18. Postpublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay Wilder and Tyson FuryImage source, Reuters

    "When you knock a guy down and he comes back up it makes great fights, I am not mad at him at all. It leads to a bigger fight, more intensity," says Wilder.

  19. Postpublished at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    "Credit to Wilder, he hit me with two of the best punches. But he must be thinking 'I hit that guy with two of my best punches, and he got up'," responds Fury.

  20. Postpublished at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020

    Deontay WilderImage source, PA Media

    Is it Round 13 on Saturday?

    "Yes, it's unfinished business. We are picking up where we left off," says Wilder. "He's changed his whole team so I can't speak for him."