Tyson Fury v Francesco Pianeta: What Time Does The Heavyweight Fight Start?

Tyson Fury v Francesco Pianeta: What Time Does The Heavyweight Fight Start?
20:25, 18 Aug 2018

Tyson Fury continues his comeback on Saturday night in front of a passionate 25,000 capacity crowd at Windsor Park, where he takes on the Italian Francesco Pianeta on the undercard of Carl Frampton v Luke Jackson.

In his previous fight Fury dispatched of Sefer Seferi who failed to make it out for the fifth round, and should the 30-year-old go on to beat Pianeta in Northern Ireland he’s widely expected to set up a blockbuster bout against his American rival Deontay Wilder, who will be ringside on commentary for Showtime Sports - scroll down for his message to Fury.

But, before Fury can even think about that showdown, he must first prove himself against the 33-year-old Pianeta who has won 35 of his 40 fights, although he comes into the contest on the back of a defeat to Petar Milas back in June.

What time does the fight start?

The card is already underway live on BT Sport - it began at 7.45pm - and both Fury and Pianeta are expected to make their eagerly anticipated ring-walks at approximately 8.50pm, and if all goes to plan, the fight should get underway just after 9pm.

Who will win?

There’s only going to be one winner according to the bookies, with Fury a miniscule 1/100 with the majority. Meanwhile, Pianeta is the 25/1 outsider to deal Fury the first blemish on his professional CV, whereas an unlikely draw is hovering around the 50/1 mark.

Meanwhile, Frampton is also a hot frontrunner, with the home favourite just 1/50 to bag the win, compared to Jackson who is a 20/1 shot to stun the stadium into silence.

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