Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: American taunts Brit with inside information, claims to ‘know everything’ about training camp issues
The WBC heavyweight champion believes he is aware of his challenger's problems
Deontay Wilder has publicly declared that he has inside information regarding issues Tyson Fury is currently having within his training camp.
The 32-year-old WBC king is preparing to defend his title for the eighth time when he takes on the Brit on December 1, and is confident as ever due to the fact he thinks his opponent is struggling.
“I know everything that's going on in Fury's camp,” Wilder was reported as saying by the . “This is my country and I have eyes and ears everywhere.
“I know he is showing signs of nervous strain and his situation is not helped by his father not being here.
“He is more comfortable having family around him and he's already parted from his uncle Peter as his trainer.
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Tyson Fury has also recently relocated his training base, moving from Abel Sanchez’s high-altitude gym in Big Bear down to Freddie Roach’s Wild Card in Hollywood.
As well as this, Fury has now added Roach as a late addition to his corner alongside trainer Ben Davison.
Nonetheless, Deontay Wilder suspects all is not as it seems
“These are indications of anxiety,” he explained.
Wilder vs Fury details
- Date: December 1, 2018
- Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, US
- Title on the line: WBC Heavyweight title
- Wilder's pre-fight record: 40-0 (39 ko)
- Fury's pre-fight record: 27-0 (19 ko)
“Maybe he couldn't handle the reduced oxygen levels at altitude but I see this in all my opponents.
“They know how hard they are going to be hit and I sense their fear. It is a peculiar sensation.
“By making these changes he will have no benefits of training up high. Taking on new trainers at the last moment, even one like Freddie, cannot help either.”