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Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder Trilogy Bout Postponed Due to Coronavirus

The proposed third meeting between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is the latest sporting event to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

Top Rank chairman Bob Arum informed ESPN that the bout will not take place on July 18 as originally planned due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19. However, the trilogy is still expected to be next for both fighters.

"Clearly not (on July 18),” Arum said. "We don't even know if the MGM will even be open by then.

"You could not guarantee the fighters that the event would take place on that date.