When Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder first squared off in 2018, few expected the rivalry to span years, generate multiple knockdowns, and deliver some of the heavyweight division’s wildest drama. But here we are, with whispers growing around a possible Fury Wilder 4. And the big question is: do we really need it?
Three Fights, Three Stories
Their first meeting ended in controversy — Wilder scoring two knockdowns but Fury arguably outboxing him. The second was a one-sided dismantling from Fury, followed by a third that delivered fireworks: five knockdowns, both men hurt, and Fury closing the show in style.
Each fight added something. Even critics of trilogy bouts had to admit this one had legs.
But is a fourth instalment really necessary? Or are we just recycling a rivalry because the rest of the heavyweight landscape refuses to deliver?
Has the Story Already Been Told?
Let’s be honest: Fury Wilder 4 would struggle to sell itself on competitiveness. Fury has won two convincingly and drawn one. Wilder, while still dangerous, hasn’t evolved his game enough to make this feel like anything other than another payday.
Unless something drastically changes — Fury looks off the pace, or Wilder comes in with a new approach — it’s hard to argue the outcome would be different.
That said, if you’re after drama, chaos, and a bit of spite? This fight still delivers. The bad blood’s real. The knockdowns are guaranteed. And there’s always the chance Wilder’s right hand rewrites everything — even if only for a moment.
Better Options for Both?
Fury is meant to be fighting Oleksandr Usyk, though delays and politics continue to derail that bout. Meanwhile, Wilder has been linked to Anthony Joshua, but negotiations collapsed earlier this year.
In a perfect world, Fury fights Usyk, Wilder fights Joshua, and the division finally gives us the clarity we’ve been waiting for since 2019. But in reality? Money talks — and Fury Wilder 4 still sells.
That’s why it could happen. Not because it’s needed — but because everything else keeps falling apart.
Does It Still Matter?
It depends on what you’re looking for. From a legacy standpoint? No — Fury already owns the rivalry. From a sporting standpoint? Probably not — we’ve seen the match-up play out. But from a business and entertainment perspective? It still has legs.
What do you think — does Fury Wilder 4 have any real value, or is it a rerun we don’t need? Let us know in the comments, and share the fight you’d rather see instead.
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