Tyson Fury Vs Francesco Pianeta 2018-08-18

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Tyson Fury Vs Francesco Pianeta

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Sat 18th August 2018 (UTC)

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On 12 July 2018, it was announced that Fury would fight former two-time world title challenger Francesco Pianeta (35-4-1, 21 KOs) on 18 August. Fury weighed in at 258 pounds, 18 pounds lighter than he weighed against Seferi. Pianeta came in at 254.7 pounds. On 30 July, it was reported that there was ongoing negotiations for a fight to take place in either November or December 2018 between Fury and WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs). On 31 July, Fury stated the fight against Wilder was 99% a done deal, with only a location and date to be confirmed. Fury also had to come through in his bout against Pianeta. Wilder was scheduled to be in Belfast to further promote the fight.

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Fury went the much-needed 10 round distance, defeating Pianeta via a points decision. Referee Steve Gray scored the fight 100–90 in favour or Fury. Fury later revealed he had no intention of trying to end the fight early. He said, "I think it was a calculated boxing performance. I got 10 rounds with a very tough man under my belt. I was working on my jab, slipping his punches. I thought that was a step up with the opponent and display. I needed the rounds, and I had plenty left in the tank."[149] According to CompuBox, Fury landed 107 of 620 punches thrown (17%). This included 100 power punches landed of 226 thrown (44%). Pianeta landed only 37 of his 228 punches thrown (16%).

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