Published 15:27 IST, March 5th 2020
Wilder vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury plays along in Deontay Wilder's costume blame game
Wilder vs Fury 2: Current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has finally reacted on Deontay Wilder's walkout costume statement following Wilder's loss.
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Deontay Wilder went on to blame his 40 lbs walkout costume to justify his recent loss against Tyson Fury for WBC heavyweight title on February 22. ‘Wilder vs Fury 2’ was a one-sided affair as Tyson Fury dictated entire fight before kcking out Wilder in round . 7. Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder has been heavily criticised for his performance on February 22. However, Bronze Bomber’s post-fight statement about his walkout costume has garnered more criticism than his performance. According to Deontay Wilder, his 40-lbs outfit damd his legs from very beginning of fight and refused to credit Tyson Fury for victory. However, ' Gypsy King' has t been too harsh on Deontay Wilder as he understands why boxer from Alabama is making such excuses after losing against him at Wilder vs Fury 2
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Wilder vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury backs up Deontay Wilder over his ‘walkout costume’ statement
During an interview with ITV, Gypsy King (Tyson Fury) reacted over Deontay Wilder’s post-fight statement and said, “He (Deontay Wilder) said that he trains with 45 lbs weighted vest every day but you kw, I can understand where he is coming from. In every fighter’s mind, re’s got to be a reason why y have lost. It can’t be a simple fact I wasn’t good eugh on night and lost to better guy. It’s always got to be, ‘ camp was wrong, it was trainer’s fault, it was my suit, it was my toe’. It was always something’s a problem”.
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Tyson Fury furr clarified that Deontay Wilder is a dangerous boxer and a single loss should t determine his legacy in sport of boxing. Fury considers Wilder a worthy opponent who has power of 41 kckouts and one should never write off a guy like Deontay Wilder. “It’s always one punch away from disaster with Deontay. “‘Like he famously says, ‘y have to be correct for 36 minutes, I have to be correct for one second’. And that’s so true” said Tyson Fury
Wilder vs Fury 3 confirmed
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are set to face each or for third time by end of July. According to reports, Wilder has already exercised his rematch clause and y might fight each or at MGM Grand Arena again. Boxing promoter Bob Arum has also confirmed fight.
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15:27 IST, March 5th 2020