Tyson Fury has called Deontay Wilder "one of the most dangerous prize fighters that ever lived." The heavyweight champion shared his thoughts in a recent interview with Undisputed, reflecting on their three epic battles.
Fury has faced some of the best heavyweights in his career. He beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 and notched wins over Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. His first pro loss came recently against Oleksandr Usyk in a close fight.
Despite these tough opponents, Fury singles out Wilder as especially dangerous. He explained why to Undisputed:
"It was a difficult task. But after facing him the first time, it was much easier than I anticipated that it might be. Other than knockdowns, I was just boxing my way to ultimate victory."
Fury went on to praise Wilder's incredible punching power:
"With Wilder, there is always that chance of getting tapped just once, and it's all over. I think Wilder in his day back then when I fought him, he was one of the most dangerous prize fighters that ever lived."
Wilder, known as "The Bronze Bomber," was the WBC champion and had 42 wins from 43 fights before facing Fury. He's now thinking about a comeback after losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. Some fans feel he hasn't shown the same fearlessness lately.
Fury acknowledged that all fighters have their time:
"Everyone has their sell-by-date, there is no harm in that, but he was a very formidable opponent. One touch and it was over."
Fury won the second and third fights against Wilder, but he still respects the danger his rival posed. He's now gearing up for a rematch with Usyk in December, aiming to become a three-time world champion.
The full interview with Fury can be found on the Undisputed YouTube channel.