Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury formally ordered to have rematch by World Boxing Council Latest development comes after more than a month of talks following draw Tyson Fury was considered by many to have won first bout but judges disagreed Now World Boxing Council have told parties to agree terms by February 5 Fury's trainer Frank Warren said both sides are working hard to make it happen
By Riath Al-Samarrai for MailOnline
Published: 18:23 GMT, 16 January 2019 | Updated: 18:24 GMT, 16 January 2019
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An immediate rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was formally ordered by the World Boxing Council on Wednesday night.
The fighters' teams have now been told to arrange the fight and conclude a deal by February 5, or else it will go to purse bids with a split set at 60-40 in favour of Wilder, the WBC champion.
The development comes after more than a month of talks in the wake of their draw in Los Angeles in December.
Deontay Wilder (left) and Tyson Fury fought to a controversial draw in Los Angeles last month
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