Lineal champ @Tyson_Fury had some harsh words for his fellow heavyweights (via @StevESPNKim) pic.twitter.com/LsesIZjYki
— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2019
Former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (28-0-1), who lost the designation when he retired back in 2016, continues to build his profile in the United States as he returns against Otto Wallin (20-0, 1 NC) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 14.
Fury last competed in June where he outclassed previously undefeated prospect Tom Schwarz, getting the TKO win at the end of the second round. The “Gypsy King” will now look for one more win before getting his much-awaited title rematch with World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Wallin will be looking to shock the world, however. The Swede — who has trained with Anthony Joshua in the past — is coming off a no contest against Nick Kesnar after suffering an accidental headbutt. However, he remains undefeated and will now face his highest-profile opponent yet in Fury.
The entire event will air exclusively on ESPN+. The prelims begin at 7:30 p.m. ET while the main card begins at 11:00 p.m. ET. The main event between Fury and Wallin is expected to start at approximately 12:00 a.m. ET.
Full Card
Tyson Fury vs. Otto Wallin – heavyweightEmanuel Navarrete vs. Juan Miguel Elorde Jr. – featherweight
Jose Pedraza vs. Jose Zepeda Jr. – welterweight
Carlos Cuadras vs. Jose Maria Cardenas Jr. – bantamweight
Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro – lightweight
Felix Valera vs. Vyacheslav Shabranskyy – light Heavyweight
Isaac Lowe vs. Ruben Garcia Hernandez Jr. – lightweight
Isidro Ochoa vs. Iskander Kharsan Jr. – featherweight
Guido Vianello vs. Cassius Anderson – heavyweight
Abraham Martinez vs. Kevin Johnson – welterweight