After a pretty prolonged build-up to the fight, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are finally set to go toe-to-toe in the ring on the early hours of Sunday morning. With Wilder's WBC heavyweight belt on the line, and Fury offering the American the chance to become the new lineal champion, there is a lot on the line this weekend. So, ahead of the bout, we answer all those burning questions: What time is Fury vs Wilder? Where to watch Fury vs Wilder? Who is fighting on the undercard?
Two unbeaten heavyweights, Tyson Fury's finest hour came in 2015. Ending the long reign of Wladimir Klitschko, the British boxer became the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Ring and lineal heavyweight champion of the world.
As for Deontay Wilder, he laid claim to his WBC belt in January of the same year. Having since defended the title seven times, Fury will likely represent his toughest challenger to date.
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder
When is it?
The fight will take place on Saturday December 1, but will be well into the morning of December 2 before it kicks-off on Irish screens.
Where is it?
Fury vs Wilder will take place in the Staples Centre, Los Angeles.
What time is Fury vs Wilder?
Well, what with the pretty decisive time difference, you can expect the main event to begin somewhere around 5:00am Irish time.
Where to watch Fury vs Wilder?
BT Sport Box Office is your best bet for this weekend's fight. Available across BT, Sky and Virgin Media, eir subscribers will be able to buy the fight for €22.99.
Who's on the undercard?
Super welterweight - Jarrett Hurd vs. Jason Wellborn / Heavyweight - Luis Ortiz vs. Travis / Kauffman / Heavyweight - Joe Joyce vs. Joe Hanks / Light heavyweight title - Adonis Stevenson (c) vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
So, to recap. Where to watch Fury vs Wilder? BT Sport Box Office. What time is Fury vs Wilder? You can expect things to get underway around 5:00am.
