'I think 100% it's going to be done, it's just a matter of time': Deontay Wilder insists Tyson Fury rematch will go ahead in 2019 Deontay Wilder is '100 per cent' certain he will have a rematch with Tyson Fury The two fighters played out a controversial draw in December in Los Angeles Wilder has revealed the pair are working towards a date in late April or May By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 22:58 GMT, 1 February 2019 | Updated: 23:05 GMT, 1 February 2019 Viewcomments WBC champion Deontay Wilder confirms he will '100%' have a rematch with Tyson Fury in 2019 with the pair working towards a date in late April or May. The two heavyweights met at the Staples Center in December where they played out a controversially draw, many suggesting Fury should have been handed the victory. But Wilder, speaking to BBC Sport, insists there 'has to be a winner' and the pair are both keen to get in the ring together again this year. Deontay Wilder has confirmed he will '100%' rematch with Tyson Fury at some stage in 2019 The heavyweights played out a thrilling but controversial contest in Los Angeles in December 'I think 100% it's going to be done, it's just a matter of time,' the Alabama fighter said. 'It's not if it happens, it's when it happens and we are looking at late April or early May.' The draw was the first time either fight had not emerged with the victory from a bout but viewers were captivated in what became a thrilling 12-round contest. Fury was sent to the canvas with a thunderous Wilder blow in the final round but somehow, to the amazement of those inside the arena and the many watching at home, he rose back to his feet. Details are yet to be finalised but Wilder insists there has to be a winner out of the two of them Many watched from home in amazement as Fury got up from a thunderous visit to the canvas Having taken two years out of the sport, Fury was underestimated by some and Wilder is adamant that his rival proved plenty of people wrong. 'A lot of people doubted Fury because of the outside things going on in his life but he had six months of training, he showed up and gave a great performance,' Wilder added. 'It was so controversial and everywhere I go it's all that people are talking about and they want to see a rematch. I can't see myself drawing with anyone - there has to be a winner. This is what people want and I'm so excited. 'His team are all scared and they do not want him to fight but Tyson Fury is a man of his word.' The Englishman was in his first title contest since his return to the sport after two years out Anthony Joshua is the king of the heavyweight division and continues to crave a Wilder bout The big name in the heavyweight division right now is WBA, WBO and IBF belt holder Anthony Joshua and Wilder was inevitably quizzed on whether he fancies a bout with the Briton. 'Everyone has to fight everyone,' said Wilder. 'We have to move on with my career and they (Joshua's promoters) tried to slow it down as they felt they were the man of the division and everything ran around them.' Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility