We ask trainers, managers and promoters for their Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury predictions
LA plays host to the biggest heavyweight fight of the year when WBC World champion Deontay Wilder defends his belt for a ninth time to newest challenger Tyson Fury.
How better to kick off the festive season on December 1 with one of the biggest World heavyweight title fights in history?!
In the home corner is a raw, powerful, dangerous fighter who lives up to his name accurately and in the opposite corner is the most technically gifted, skillful trickster who has a history of travelling to champions’ back yards to defy the odds.
What a fight! And it doesn’t end there because the winner will receive the plaudits, of course, but will also go on to face Anthony Joshua in the biggest unification battle this millennium has seen in the heavyweight divison.
BBN had to call upon their trusted panel of experts consisting of trainers, managers and promoters to help pick a winner:
Johnny EdwardsBoxing Trainer/Manager
“Tyson fan so I'll go with Fury, but this could be a draw.”
Kevin CampionMatchmaker and Promoter
“I hope Tyson can do it, I will be rooting for him.
I think if he is going to win he has to perform even better than he did against Klitschko. In the fight Tyson made history, Klitschko was reluctant to throw the right hand and Fury was able to outbox and outskill him. But Wilder won’t do that, he has a decent chin and will not be afraid to throw the right hand.
Fury is the better boxer, no doubt about it, but I think Wilder will get him at some stage. I think it could be a late stoppage for Wilder. Looking at recent performances and form you have to go with Wilder. I really hope I am wrong. I would love to see Fury do the unthinkable again!!!”
Mark TibbsBoxing Trainer/Manager
“Initially I saw it being a very awkward display between two awkward styles, I’ve more confidence in Tyson right now watching him training in his video updates, and then I get flashbacks of his last two opponents.
Wilder impressed me in the Ortiz fight. As a FIGHT fan, I feel this fight will only be a fight with a KO.”
Carl Greaves Boxing Trainer/Manager
“This is a very interesting fight. Can Wilder land his bombs and KO Fury? I'm not so sure. Tyson is very clever, got good movement and very elusive, so I've got a feeling Tyson Fury is going give Deontay Wilder a boxing lesson and win on points."
Errol CeylanPromoter
“I think Tyson Fury will win the fight on points because he is very quick and explosive. He is awkward and not easy to fight. Wilder doesn’t have any fighters like Fury on his resume, so he will be very surprised in the fight. Condition and weakness are on Fury.”
Wilder to win: No one trusts Wilder to win on points
Wilder to win by KO: Kevin Campion thinks Wilder stops Fury late
Fury to win: Carl Greaves believes Tyson gives Deontay a boxing lesson
Fury to win by KO: Mark tibbs hasn't picked a winner but he says fight will end early
Draw: Johnny Edwards can see a draw on the cards
Predictions for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury – Boxers Edition
Predictions for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury – Experts Edition