This is a game of wits vs pure power, with Wilder's devastating punch ranking well above Fury's. Widely considered the best fighter in the series, it's going to take some significant power to knock him off his top spot, let alone the ring smarts to match his own strategic prowess. Many felt Fury was robbed back in 2018 when the bout was declared a draw, but managed to claw a win back from a particularly dangerous situation when the pair met again in 2020. He's back for more, though, and while Fury is bookies' favorite pre-weigh in, anything could happen when these two glove up. That matchup took place way back in 2020, with the power puncher taking his first loss in a long and storied career at the glove of Tyson Fury. Wilder is joining Fury in the ring for the first time since the latter took his title in a famous rematch. That's 2am BST, 11am AEST on Sunday October 10.ĭepending on the length of the undercard, ring walks are due to take place at 11.30pm ET / 8.30pm PT - 4.30am BST / 1.30pm AEST. The undercard will start at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Joining Hanyu in the men’s singles competition will be PyeongChang 2018 teammate silver medallist Uno Shoma as well and 2021 world silver medallist Kagiyama Yuma in what is pegged to be a must-see event.įor an in depth preview featuring all the storylines at the All-Japan Figure Skating Championships click here.īelow, we take a look at when Hanyu will be skating in practice and competition in Saitama, and how to watch.Fury vs Wilder will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on Saturday, October 9. READ MORE: The final countdown: Yuzuru’s Olympic season debut nears On the line specifically for the Japanese skater is a third successive trip to the Games and a chance to become the first man to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in nearly a century. Up for grabs at the Saitma Super Arena are tickets to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, with a total of seven Olympic figure skating spots available. Hanyu’s comeback could not come at a more pressing time. The two-time and current Olympic champion’s return to the ice is heavily anticipated an ankle injury forced the 27-year-old the miss the Grand Prix events at the start of the 2021/22 campaign. Hanyu Yuzuru will finally make his figure skating season debut this Thursday (23 December) at the Japanese National Championships in Saitama.
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