Tyson Fury CONFIRMS trilogy blockbuster with Deontay Wilder will be postponed until October 9 after his positive Covid test By Ollie Lewis For Mailonline Published: 17:29 BST, 15 July 2021 | Updated: 17:31 BST, 15 July 2021 Viewcomments Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title defence against Deontay Wilder, originally scheduled for July 24, has officially been postponed. A positive coronavirus test for Fury has forced the trilogy fight to be rearranged for October 9, it was confirmed by the Briton's US-based promoters Top Rank on Thursday. 'WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will now conclude their epic trilogy on October 9 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas after the July 24 was postponed due to Fury's positive Covid-19 diagnosis,' a statement from the Gypsy King's Twitter account read. 'Tickets purchased for July 24 will be honoured for the rescheduled date'. More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility