Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder – Frank Warren confident he can make bout happen before the end of the year
Promoter looking to get a deal if the Gypsy King defeats Francesco Pianeta in second comeback fight
Frank Warren is confident he can get a deal for Tyson Fury to face Deontay Wilder before the end of the year.
Fury faces Francesco Pianeta on August 18 in his second comeback fight after a two-and-a-half year absence from the ring.
And if the Gypsy King comes through unscathed then Warren is targeting Wilder as the former heavyweight champion’s next opponent.
Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora both registered wins at the weekend in fights with Joseph Parker and Carlos Takam, respectively.
But rather than challenge one of the duo in a third comeback clash before facing a bigger target, Warren and his charge are gunning straight for Wilder.
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Asked whether Fury would face Whyte or Chisora after the bout with Pianeta, Warren told talkSPORT: “Well, actually they’re two competitive and very good fighters but, with due respect to them, we’re actually trying to make the fight with Deontay Wilder.
“First of all we want to see what he looks like on the August 18. Hopefully he will come through it well, but reports from the gym are that he’s looking well.
“Tyson, as he’s said himself, has been talking about Wilder in the last few weeks and it’s a fight I think the British fans would like to see.
“It wouldn’t happen in the autumn, if it happens it will be sometime in November or December.
“That’s where I would like to see him, providing he comes through okay and that’s no disrespect to anybody. He’s the lineal champion. He’s the guy who hasn’t been beaten. He lost his belt outside the ring.
And despite Anthony Joshua struggling to get a bout with Wilder, Warren reckons he can bring the American and Fury together.
He added: “I’m pretty confident we can make it happen. It takes two to make a deal and if you really want to make a deal you will make it happen.”