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Tyson Fury Tests Positive for COVID-19, Out of Deontay Wilder Trilogy

The WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of this, his trilogy with former champion, Deontay Wilder has been postponed. The fight was scheduled for July 24th in Las Vegas, however, Fury and 10 of his team have tested positive for the virus. It is believed that the fight will go ahead in October, giving Fury enough time to recover and get prepared for the highly anticipated match.

What’s been said?

ESPN‘s Mike Coppinger has been told that the fight will still take place, however, will be postponed until October 9th.