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The Ring Magazine Ranks Tyson Fury Above Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua Still No.1

The Ring Magazine Ranks Tyson Fury Above Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua Still No.1

That's despite holding no world title.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Anthony Joshua is still recognised as the No.1 heavyweight in the world according to the Ring Magazine, but they have Tyson Fury above Deontay Wilder.

Wilder and Fury fought to a very, very controversial split draw, last weekend.

It appeared the self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' was en route to become WBC heavyweight world champion after boxing Wilder's head off.

But, in the 12th round, Wilder dropped Fury which dramatically changed the course of the fight.

Wilder got the nod from one judge, with another picking Fury. Though the world-title contest was ruled a split draw after a 113-113 score card.

Image: PA
Image: PA

Albeit drawing, Wilder retained his belt. But Fury has moved above the American to No.2 in the official Ring Magazine rankings.

Unified king Anthony Joshua remains the No.1 heavyweight in the world. He holds the WBA (super), IBF and WBO belts.

Contenders Luis Ortiz and Dillian Whyte come in at four and five.

Alexander Povetkin, Joseph Parker, Jarrell Miller, Adam Kownacki and Kubrat Pulev make up the top ten.

However, the Ring Magazine heavyweight belt is vacant.

Could Joshua and Fury be next?

It doesn't look likely. Following their epic fight in Los Angeles, both camps are hellbent on running it back.

Team Fury want to stage the second fight at the home of Manchester United.

"Frank Warren said Arsenal," Fury said. "I said: 'No, let's have it at Old Trafford'. Hopefully, we can have it here in the summer."

Wilder just wants to give Fury a rematch 'ASAP'.

"I want to give Tyson Fury the rematch ASAP. There are so many opinions, so many mixed emotions surrounding the first fight," Wilder said.

"The second fight is all about proving a point. You thought the first one was something? Oh my God, I can't wait for the second."

Who takes the rematch - Wilder or Fury? Let us know.

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Topics: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Fight News, Deontay Wilder