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Boxing news LIVE: Wilder vs Fury 2 latest build-up, Dillian Whyte boost and Anthony Joshua reaction

Follow the latest boxing news live today as we begin building up to one of the biggest fights of the year: Tyson Fury’s rematch with WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.

The two men fought to a genuinely sensational draw in Los Angeles at the end of 2018 and on Saturday night will reconvene for what promises to be another dramatic fight. The final press conference took place on Wednesday and today we will be bringing you news from the weigh-in.

Elsewhere, British heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has been told he “should be next” for the winner of Saturday’s rematch by Top Rank president Bob Arum. And boxing legend Lennox Lewis has insisted that both Wilder and Fury are better than unified champion Anthony Joshua. All that and more below.

Wilder vs Fury II preview

When and where is the fight?

The fight takes place at the MGM Grand arena in Las Vegas on Saturday 22 February – or the early hours of Sunday morning for UK viewers.

What time does the fight start?

The ring walks are expected at approximately 5am UK time.

How can I watch it and how much does it cost?

The fight will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office for £24.95. Fans can also stream the fight online via BT’s official website.

Who is on the undercard?

  • Charles Martin vs Gerald Washington (heavyweight)

  • Emanuel Navarrete vs Jeo Santisima (WBO World Super Bantamweight Title)

  • Amir Imam vs Javier Molina (welterweight)

  • Isaac Lowe vs Alberto Guevara (featherweight)

  • Subriel Matias vs Petros Ananyan (welterweight)

  • Sebastian Fundora vs Daniel Lewis (super welterweight)

  • Gabriel Flores Jr vs Matt Conway (lightweight)

  • Rolando Romero vs Arturs Ahmetovs (lightweight)

  • Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Corey Champion (welterweight)

What’s at stake?

Wilder is looking to make the 11th defence of his WBC World Heavyweight title and thereby surpassing Muhammad Ali’s record. The Ring Magazine title and Fury’s status as lineal champion are also up for grabs.