Tyson Fury sees off Pianeta then confirms Deontay Wilder fight
(The Guardian Sports News)

o British former heavyweight champion to fight for WBC titleo Carl Frampton defends IBO featherweight title against JacksonTyson Fury has agreed to a fight against the WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, and the date and venue will be announced next week, the promoter Frank Warren announced after the British former world champion beat Francesco Pianeta on a points decision in their fight in Belfast. Northern Ireland´s Carl Frampton then successfully defended his interim IBO featherweight title, stopping Australia´s Luke Jackson.Fury beat his Italian opponent 100-90 on referee Steve Gray´s scorecard. Sections of the crowd present had booed at the fight´s conclusion. After Fury´s win Wilder climbed into the ring to join the 30-year-old victor and the American declared their proposed fight is `officially on`. Continue reading...