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Boxing News of Sunday, 16 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Mike Tyson backs Fury to beat Wilder in Las Vegas

Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson has backed Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in their rematch.

Both boxers had a first bout in 2018 which ended in a controversial draw.

They've now been slated to fight on February 22 in Las Vegas.

“I like Fury and Wilder as fighters,” the 53-year-old said as quoted by Metro UK.

“We have to respect them, and I was in their shoes before, they both came from nothing and have now achieved becoming heavyweight champions.

“I supported Tyson Fury in the first fight, I am his fan, and he is a nice person.

“I hope he wins because he was named after me, and he just kept beating decent fighters.”