Deontay Wilder: record, next fight and profile →
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Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder has continuously made cheating allegations against WBC world champion Tyson Fury. In February 2020, Fury stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC title.
Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Johnny Fisher has been sparring with WBC world champion Tyson Fury - and he indicates that the 'Gypsy King' will once again overcome Deontay Wilder. Fury is preparing for a scheduled trilogy fight with Wilder on October 9th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
If there is anything substantive to the rampant speculation on social media regarding Tyson Fury pulling out of his third fight against Deontay Wilder again, it is news to one of his co-promoters.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has denied allegations that he was trying to avoid a trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder. Back in February 2020, Fury stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC crown. After that fight, Wilder exercised an immediate rematch clause.
Malik Scott, the head trainer for heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, had previously explained that his fighter has been working on different tactics - like body shots - for the upcoming trilogy fight with WBC world champion Tyson Fury.
Bob Arum is baffled by Deontay Wilder’s claim that Tyson Fury didn’t really contract COVID-19. Fury’s illness caused a 2½-month postponement of their third WBC heavyweight title fight, from July 24 to October 9. Wilder reiterated during an appearance last week on “The PBC Podcast” that he feels Fury faked a COVID diagnosis because he struggled during training camp against younger sparring partners.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury feels confident in his ability to beat all of the top names in the weight class. He expects to walk away from the sport with his undefeated record intact. Fury has been out of action since February 2020, when he picked up a seven round stoppage of Deontay Wilder to capture the WBC belt.
Heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder cautions that Tyson Fury will face severe consequences if he withdraws from their upcoming trilogy fight. The two heavyweights collided back in February 2020, with Fury stopping Wilder in several rounds to capture the WBC title.
Deontay Wilder wholeheartedly appreciates Malik Scott’s influence on helping him reach the right state both mentally and physically in advance of his third fight with Tyson Fury.