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Tyson Fury shared a video via ESPN Ringside on Twitter after a 12 round sparring session. ‘The Gypsy King’ is set to prepare for a third bout against Deontay Wilder. Tyson Fury is coming off a 7 round corner stoppage victory over the former WBC champion in Wilder.

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The two squared off in December of 2018 in one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in modern boxing. The fight delivered with many memorable moments that left combat sports fanatics clamoring for more. The fight ended in controversy however with the judge’s ruling it a split-decision draw.

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Fans and pundits alike picked Fury to have won the first fight after outboxing the ‘The Bronze Bomber’ throughout the scheduled bout. A 12 round knockdown of Fury however seemed to steer the judges to a draw.

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The second fight was far more decisive and Fury landed heavy strikers with crisp lateral movement. Fury outweighed Wilder significantly and it became a massive talking point leading up to the anticipated 2 fight. The weight and subsequent strength disparity was seemingly a factor as Fury muscled Wilder to a 7round stoppage.

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Tyson Fury laces up the gloves with dad John Fury

John Fury had high praise for his son following the training session.

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“He’s strong, I’ve worn myself out. Man’s an absolute animal, a tank, and as strong as three men. There’s nobody that can beat this man. The king of the world. He’s the man for the next 10 years or more”.

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Tyson Fury appears to be in high spirits after a brutal 12 round sparring session. John Fury has been a constant presence in his son’s life and continues the same leading up to the Wilder Fight.

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Deontay Wilder will have an uphill task in order to return to his position at the top. Tyson Fury appears to be supremely confident in his abilities. Not to mention he appears to have entered his professional prime. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ will need an emphatic victory going into his 44 professional fight.

Additionally, the winner of the fight will secure a huge money fight with Anthony Joshua. Fury will be looking to face his fellow countryman and stake his claim as a generational talent and icon.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer and editor at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Sport Business Management degree out of Humber College, Canada and has completed nearly 3 years with the organization. He has also served as the Head of Content for the MLB department. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live. Having competed in MMA at a collegiate level, he consciously attempts to integrate an athlete's breakdown of MMA techniques like striking, defense, and grappling into his penmanship of the sport as he seeks to give the reader a well-rounded point of view. Before becoming the lead MMA writer, Darryl has also written articles for the NFL and boxing divisions. He began watching UFC 11 years ago at UFC 117 when Chael Sonnen went to war against Anderson Silva.

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