LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 23: WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder enters the ring for the start of his title fight against Luis Ortiz at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 23, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wilder retained his title with a seventh-round knockout.

Designer says Wilder discussing new costume for Fury rematch

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Planning has apparently already begun on Deontay Wilder's ring-walk costume for his third fight against Tyson Fury.

Donato Crowley, who, along with Cosmo Lombino, designed the 40-pound costume Wilder wore for Saturday's bout against Fury, told CBS 42 the boxer reached out to him to discuss his next outfit.

"Deontay Wilder called me at home last night," Crowley said. "We had an extensive honest conversation that put confusion and rumors to rest. Reiterating that he considers us 'family,' Deontay was very clear that he looks forward to future collaborations. The subject of the call then turned to 'Wilder v. Fury III.'"

Fury handed Wilder the first loss of his career Saturday, defeating him via 7th-round TKO. Wilder placed some of the blame for the loss on his costume, saying it weakened his legs.

The next bout between Wilder and Fury is expected to take place by the end of July.

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