Originally mooted for Las Vegas, it was announced today that WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title against Tyson Fury on Saturday, December 1, live on Showtime PPV from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Wilder vs. Fury is the latest major heavyweight event to take place in L.A., expanding an already deep history of heavyweight boxing featuring Hall of Famers Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko, the last of whom faced off at Staples Center in 2003.
Tickets for the event go on sale Wednesday, October 3 at 12 p.m. PT. Tickets are priced starting at $75, plus applicable fees, and are available via AXS.com.