Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury: Predictions, Betting Odds, Actual Start Time For Boxing's Heavyweight Title Fight

GettyImages-1066906190 — Tyson Fury taunts Deontay Wilder during the Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury weigh-in at Los Angeles Convention Center. Harry How/Getty Images

It is rare for two elite and undefeated heavyweights to meet in the current boxing era, but that will be the case Saturday, when American Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) faces Brit and former champion Tyson Fury (27-0, 19 KOs) at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Wilder is the WBC heavyweight champion, while Fury, who has had substance-abuse issues, previously held the WBA (super) IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring and the lineal heavyweight titles after edging boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.

Size and height is a top storyline. At the weigh-in, Wilder looked trim at 212.4 pounds, while Fury appeared to be a bit out of shape at 256.6 pounds, though it was the lightest he's weighed in his three most recent fights. Both boxers are quite tall, with Wilder standing at 6-foot-7 and Fury listed at nearly 6-foot-9. Wilder has an 83-inch reach and Fury has an 85-inch reach.

The actual start time of the fight should be at about 11:15 p.m. ET. Showtime pay-per-view will carry the fight in the U.S., while BT Sport Box Office will have the fight in the U.K.

Wilder enters as the clear favorite.