Tyson Fury isn’t intimidated by the stern claims that Deontay Wilder has made ahead of their trilogy fight for the WBC world heavyweight title on October 9 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite going against an elite knockout artist in Wilder, Fury believes he can beat ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in an even more resounding manner.
The undefeated WBC champion channelized his ideology in a recent interaction, which is similar to what Mike Tyson believed back in his fighting days.
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Tyson Fury said, “With six weeks with Sugar Hill [Steward] I changed my full style, my full outlook in boxing. Deontay Wilder’s had 16-17 months, however long it is since we fought, to change his style… Everybody will have a game plan. Everybody will say what they think they are gonna do. What Mike Tyson said is 100% true, [everybody has a plan] until they gets punched in their face. Then they realize that they have gotta do what they have gotta do to survive.”
.@Tyson_Fury knows what it's like to change trainers before a big fight, but says Wilder has to prove that he can use his new skills on Oct. 9. pic.twitter.com/swUUjLoiXV
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) October 1, 2021
After going the distance in 2018, the second fight was in favor of Tyson Fury. The Brit star stopped Wilder via seventh-round TKO. Hence, the third meeting will now settle the scores.
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Following two blockbuster collisions, Fury stands one win over Wilder. On looking at Wilder’s impeccable run of 42-1-1, the sole defeat may appear bleak. However, it had snatched away Wilder’s aura and world title status. The Alabama native also fell prey to severe criticisms that are still following him. That said, Wilder bagged his third shot against Fury at a crucial time, and cannot lose the fight at any cost.
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However, Tyson Fury has all the features that can see him surpass ‘The Bronze Bomber’ again. He has been in a prime state of mind after his recent win over Wilder.
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‘The Gypsy King’ knows that he will just have to continue in the same manner to pull off an encore. Hence, it is up to his American opponent to change things up and ensure that this fight is competitive.
Who do you think takes the win? Fury or Wilder?