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The undercard for the highly-anticipated Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II fight is set to provide an appropriately exciting start to a huge night in Las Vegas.

talkSPORT will be there to bring you live and exclusive commentary from start to finish as we get set for one of the biggest fights in a generation.

Former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin, who was dethroned by Anthony Joshua in 2016, will take on Gerald Washington before the main event on Saturday, February 22.

 Tyson Fury will face Deontay Wilder again on February 22
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Tyson Fury will face Deontay Wilder again on February 22Credit: GETTY

Exciting Mexican Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO super-bantamweight title against Jeo Santisima.

And Sebastian Fundora will take on Daniel Lewis in a super-welterweight bout.

"It is great to be back on the big stage,” said Martin.


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“February 22 will get me one step closer to my goal of becoming two-time heavyweight champion.”

Washington replied: “This title eliminator is a very big opportunity for me and I’m going to do everything in my power to win.”

The always active Navarrete said: “I am motivated to make my fifth defence in less than a year and especially because I’m proud to be part of an historic card headlined by Wilder vs. Fury II.

 Charles Martin held the IBF title in 2016, but was quickly stopped by Anthony Joshua
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Charles Martin held the IBF title in 2016, but was quickly stopped by Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
 Emanuel Navarrete is the WBO super-bantamweight king
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Emanuel Navarrete is the WBO super-bantamweight kingCredit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“This is a great opportunity to put on an exhibition for the fans and showcase my talent once again.”

While his opponent Santisima added: “I really appreciate this opportunity, as this has been my dream since I was a kid.

“For this fight, I will train and prepare to become the new champion. I don’t feel any pressure. I will just do my best on fight night to show the world who I am.”

Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: Full undercard

  • Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury – (Heavyweight)
  • Charles Martin vs Gerald Washington (Heavyweight)
  • Emanuel Navarrete vs Jeo Santisima (Super-Bantamweight)
  • Sebastian Fundora vs Daniel Lewis (Super-Welterweight)
  • Subriel Matias vs Petros Ananyan (Super-Lightweight)
  • Amir Imam vs Javier Molina (Super-Lightweight)
  • Rolando Romero vs Arturs Ahmetovs (Lightweight)
  • Gabriel Flores Jr vs Matt Conway (Lightweight)
  • Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Corey Champion (Welterweight)
  • Isaac Lowe vs Alberto Guevara (Featherweight)

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