Boxing news - Wilder-Fury: Deontay Wilder angry after WBC say Tyson Fury will take on another fight

Earlier on Tuesday, the WBC confirmed the fight would be delayed, with the pair last battling out a controversial draw in December.

The tweet said: “BREAKING NEWS: @BronzeBomber vs @Tyson_Fury is officially not happening next. The @WBCBoxing has received communications as our process and while Wilder confirmed its willingness to fight the rematch, Fury will take on another fight with expectations to do rematch at a later date.”

In response to the news, Wilder sought out a tweet from Fury on February 22, which stated he was ready to “fight anyone in world boxing”.

Wilder said on Twitter: “You sorry mutha*****. We knew you only said this bec you knew you wasn’t fighting me next. #CloutChaser you requested a warm-up fight first - I don’t blame you tho, I probably would too if I saw my brains splashed all over the canvas. #Timberrr #Bih #RunHoeRun #NoSmokeWanted”

Fury recently secured a deal with ESPN in America, which could prove to be another stumbling block for any potential rematch, as Wilder is tied down to broadcasters Showtime.

Any potential fight would mean ESPN and Showtime would have to negotiate terms, on top of Fury and Wilder agreeing the fine-print of their fight.