By Peter Sagini
The long-awaited heavyweight clash between two unbeaten boxers, Deontey Wilder vs Tyson Fury will take place in MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, on February 22, 2020. Their first match which took place in December 2018, ended in a split-decision draw.
Deontay and Tyson in the ring
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Early Life
Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder is regarded as one among the top professional boxers in the United States. Wilder began his career at the age of 20 years old at the Sky Boxing Gym in Alabama. During his amateur days, he overcame all odds and won the National Golden Gloves and other US championships at a very young age.
Wilder is the father of five children. In the recent past, Deontay Wilder has been romantically linked with several women who include Helen Duncan (first spouse), Jessica Scales (second spouse), and Telli Swift (Current girlfriend).
Deontay Wilder with his girlfriend(Telli Swift)
Tyson Fury
Contrary to his boxing counterpart Deontay, Tyson started boxing the age of 10 years. He first participated in AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship in 2006. This is where he started his boxing career professionally. Tyson has represented both Britain and Ireland on several occasions during his competitions as a boxer as he is a dual citizen.