Mike Tyson said Deontay Wilder ‘will not stand a chance’ of beating Tyson Fury until he wins battle with himself

Mike Tyson previously said Deontay Wilder must first overcome a personal battle before he can entertain any hope of defeating Tyson Fury.

The 'Bronze Bomber' suffered his first-ever career defeat at the hands of Britain's 'Gypsy King' last year.

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Following the stoppage loss, Wilder made a series of excuses including a unique claim that his ring walk outfit was too heavy for him and affected his performance.

Tyson recognises this reaction.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion told : "Wilder's stuff's a lot of energy that I once had.

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"We have to be able to accept our mistakes, stand up and say, 'Hey, I messed up, the best man won.'

"We can't be consumed with our egos. Nobody was more consumed with their ego than me.

"We always look for excuses when we lose and say, 'Well I couldn't lose, there must've been a mistake, somebody had to cheat me.'

"So we have to look at the perspective that a loss is a form of education."

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Wilder is now set to face Fury in a trilogy bout on October 9.

When asked if he believes his fellow American can reverse the result, Tyson said: "I don't know anything about beating Fury in the third fight.

"In order for him to do that, he's gonna have to beat himself in life.

"He's his biggest opponent at this moment in life. He is not gonna stand a chance with Fury if he doesn't beat himself."