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Third Time’s A Charm? Deontay Wilder exercises rematch clause with WBC Champ Tyson Fury

That was quick.

Despite getting outboxed in 17 of 19 rounds against Tyson Fury, and suffering his only career loss and career draw, Deontay Wilder isn’t ready to let it go without one more bite at the apple.

His contract called for a rematch if exercised within 30 days of Saturday night’s bout. Less than 72 hours later, his camp signaled their intent to make Wilder— Fury III a thing.

I’m of two minds on this one.

On one hand, at 34-years-old, this may be the last truly elite payday that Wilder can draw, to say nothing of getting a shot at his WBC belt — and the long-shot chance at unifying all the belts by taking down Anthony Joshua.