FILE PHOTO: Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder after their fight at Staples Centre, Los Angeles, United States - December 1, 2018. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
(Reuters) - The highly-anticipated rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and former champion Tyson Fury will be delayed until after the Briton's bout against a yet to be named opponent, the WBC said on Tuesday.
American Wilder and Fury fought to a thrilling split decision draw on Dec. 1 in Los Angeles when Fury controlled much of the fight only to be knocked down twice, including one in the 12th round that looked to be the deciding blow.
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