Fury vs Pianeta: when the fight is on and how to watch

Former heavyweight champ is favourite to beat Pianeta and set up Deontay Wilder bout

Tyson Fury boxing Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury beat Sefer Seferi on his boxing comeback in Manchester on 9 June
(Image credit: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Former world heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury returns to the ring on Saturday night with plenty riding on the result of his showdown with Francesco Pianeta in Belfast.

US champion Deontay Wilder has flown into the UK to watch the fight and, provided Fury wins, is expected to confirm his clash with the Gypsy King later this year.

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