World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced on Saturday that they have agreed to a heavyweight showdown later this year. The announcement was made in Belfast immediately following Fury’s shutout decision of Francesco Pianeta. Wilder vs. Fury will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV and take place in Las Vegas. A date and venue for the event will be announced shortly.

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