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Deontay Wilder’s manager confirms he WILL fight Tyson Fury this year despite Eddie Hearn doubting US star wants trilogy

, Deontay Wilder’s manager confirms he WILL fight Tyson Fury this year despite Eddie Hearn doubting US star wants trilogy

TYSON FURY’S trilogy bout against Deontay Wilder is still expected to go ahead in 2020 after the Bronze Bomber’s manager vowed the two are set to get it on again.

The duo are set to meet in Las Vegas on December 19 with the Gypsy King to defend the WBC heavyweight title he ripped away from the American in February.

Deontay Wilder lost the WBC title in February after he was stopped by Tyson Fury

Wilder immediately invoked a rematch clause in the aftermath of his first professional defeat, with Fury already training ahead of facing the 2008 Olympic bronze medallist.

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn revealed last week that he has doubts whether a trilogy fight will materialise later this year, as he seeks WBC mandatory Dillian Whyte to face Fury instead.

He told IFL: “I’ll do Whyte-Fury. I’ll stick the dough up. It’s a huge fight.

“We haven’t heard from Deontay Wilder. He hasn’t been vocal about the third fight.

“But we understand the position. Tyson Fury has got to fight Deontay Wilder. Good luck, crack on. It’s difficult for everyone.”

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But Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel has poured cold water on claims Wilder isn’t willing to fight for his old belt.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he simply stated: “Deontay will fight Fury this year.”

Fans are also desperate to see Fury and British rival Anthony Joshua clash in 2021 with a two-fight deal already agreed for next year.

And the pair even bumped into each other in Marbella just a few days ago, with the duo engaging in a chat.

Commenting on what they spoke about, Joshua’s promoter Hearn said: “It was amazing, people think it was a set up.

, Deontay Wilder’s manager confirms he WILL fight Tyson Fury this year despite Eddie Hearn doubting US star wants trilogy

“AJ said he was walking down the road and Fury drove up and opened the window and was like, ‘Alright?’

“I think he said to AJ, ‘Make sure you beat Kubrat Pulev.’ And AJ said, ‘Make sure you beat Deontay Wilder.’

“And they both said, ‘I will, and I’ll see you next year.’”

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