Deontay Wilder was not happy with how this interview played out. Wilder is preparing for his first fight since June, when he stopped Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.
Deontay Wilder was not happy with how this interview played out.
Wilder is preparing for his first fight since June, when he stopped Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.
That bout ended a three-year winless spell and only marked his second victory in six years.
That stretch included back-to-back losses to Tyson Fury in what became one of the most talked-about rivalries of the era.
And ahead of his upcoming fight with Derek Chisora, Wilder showed no interest in revisiting those memories.
Deontay Wilder storms out of interview after presenter accuses him of ‘disappointing’ Tyson Fury remarks
Fury stopped Wilder in their rematch after a split draw in the first bout. However, before their third fight, the American accused the Brit of using underhanded tactics.
Speaking to talkSPORT ahead of his UK debut on April 4, Wilder was questioned about previous accusations that Fury had used “loaded gloves” during their second bout.
Simon Jordan pressed him on the issue, even after Wilder made it clear he did not want to discuss it.
“I don’t want to talk about him. We’re not going to talk about him at all. Understand that!
“Let’s move on. It’s all about Derek Chisora, and that’s it!”
The British presenter found it “flaky” and “disappointing” that the former champion would voice such assertions following his defeat.
“You can say what you want. I know the truth, I have the facts!” Wilder shouted back at Jordan. “Understand that!”
The American then stormed out of the interview while still yelling at Jordan for sticking with those questions.
Deontay Wilder shares plan to beat Oleksandr Usyk
But even with Chisora in his immediate sights, it is clear Wilder has bigger ambitions on his mind.
The American is eyeing a future showdown with Usyk, who made history in 2024 by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
Speaking to Bloody Elbow, Wilder explained how he believes he could hand the Ukrainian his first professional loss.
“I would think that would be the main recipe of it,” the 40-year-old said regarding his renowned right hand.
He added: “I’m not going to give away too much on this interview because people are looking and I don’t want nothing to be heard.
“They might send something back and try to correct certain things, but I will keep it basic. I do have the speed and the height and the athleticism, which are three things that give me an advantage.”
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