How to watch Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2 fight: live stream and TV channel information
The long-awaited Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder rematch has nearly arrived, with the two heavyweights resuming their rivalry in Las Vegas on February 22.
Their first bout ended in a draw, leaving boxing fans around the world licking their lips at the prospect of another fight.
And the wait is nearly over. In the build-up, both fighters have been jousting with their mouths. Wilder argues Fury doesn't have the power to knock him out.
He said: "I still think Tyson had a pillow as a fist but he's a skilful fighter though. But you can't have it all, people say I don't have skills but I have the punch.
"That's what I felt at the time (pillow as a fist).
"It's an adrenaline rush in the ring, we're all brave warriors, we're all gladiators and that's what we become in order to fight and give you guys the best show of your lives."
Here is how you can ensure you see the fight in full.
How to watch the fight
In the UK, this bout will be on BT Sport Box Office costing viewers £24.95. Here is what we do know about where BT Sport Box Office is accessible on different platforms.
On Sky TV: If you’ve got a Sky box and a Sky viewing card, you can buy and watch a BT Sport Box Office event through your TV on channel 490. You can buy online here.
On BT TV: If you’re a BT TV Customer then you can buy and watch BT Sport Box Office events on BT TV, channel 494. More details here.
On Virgin Media: If you’re a Virgin Media customer helpful information will be displayed on your set top box and you can also find out more online.
How to live stream Wilder vs Fury
You can watch the fight, after paying, on the BT Sport Box Office app or online. When purchased, the fight can be watched on PC/Mac, iOS and Android.
Alternatively, follow all the action here with Telegraph Sport throughout the night.
What are Telegraph writers saying?
Chief sportswriter, Paul Hayward, on one of the biggest fights he has ever covered
There have been times this week when Wilder and Fury have come across as business partners building up a trilogy. With their contrasting styles and sparky personal relationship, both need each other to attain immortality and earn sums striking even by Las Vegas standards. The trash talk has veered between nasty and comic, with Wilder taunting Fury for being “strung out on coke, as big as a house” and suicidal, and Fury calling his adversary “a big feather duster”.
Only a conclusive early knockout from either side would kill interest in a third fight. A points win, a dramatic cuts stoppage or a KO towards the end of a dramatic bout would all lay the foundations for a decider, which is already agreed in principle
Boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies, on a stylistic clash that could prove a fight for the ages
The truth is that the margins are on a knife-edge. The styles of the two men are utterly converse, and the result wholly unpredictable. Yet we know this: Fury is leagues above Wilder as a pure boxer, with skills defying his 6ft 9ins, 19st physique. In the other corner, Wilder has power in his hands which is far above that which can be mustered by Fury. The American has an equalising punch in both fists.
For me, Fury wins on points but he must avoid Wilder's giant punches. Whatever happens, we know that this fight pits the best against the best in their prime – something that happens all too rarely in boxing. That alone makes this very special indeed.
What are both fighters saying?
Fury:
"Deontay's got amazing power and no matter what it comes to, verbal blows or anything, you always have to respect him.
"He's 10 defences, beaten Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson and all these guys' record defending the belt and he's done a fantastic job here in the United States, holding his title and defending it regularly so congratulations to the guy.
"I've got nothing - I can't take anything from him. He's a great puncher and he gets the job done."
Wilder:
“Of course I can win a fight on the scorecards. Anything is possible in boxing. I’m not worried about my boxing IQ or my level of skill. I’m very confident in what I do and say and that makes me who I am,” said Wilder.
“That’s why I’m still undefeated, and every fighter has tasted the canvas. You’re witnessing history."
