Deontay Wilder Accuses Tyson Fury of Cheating Ahead of Fury vs. Usyk Bout
Deontay Wilder has reignited the controversy surrounding Tyson Fury's alleged use of illegal tactics in their 2020 rematch by predicting that Fury will employ underhanded and borderline legal moves to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their future undisputed heavyweight clash. Wilder, often referred to as "The Bronze Bomber," has been vocal in accusing Fury of cheating in the past, and he continues to stand by these claims. While their third encounter in 2021 did not witness Wilder accusing Fury of any wrongdoing, many speculated that he had been silenced to facilitate the third fight. However, Wilder has since resumed branding Fury as a cheat. In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Wilder resurrected these allegations, using an old fight between Steve Cunningham and Fury as an example. Wilder argued that Fury's size and unconventional tactics had played a significant role in his victories, claiming that Fury had used underhanded maneuvers to overcome Cunningham in New York. He remarked, "Fury’s size is what makes him gain more success. When I see him against Usyk, I see how they cheated [Steve] Cunningham with that clubbing, putting his weight on him and clubbing him. I could see him doing the same thing with Usyk, putting his weight on him. I do think Usyk has more skill, but when it comes to the size and stuff, I don’t think he’ll be able to compete with the size of Fury. But who knows? – That’s my opinion." The ongoing feud between Fury and Wilder has intensified following their trilogy of epic battles. This feud took a further turn when Fury stated that Wilder had no place fighting on his undercard. Saudi investors had initially proposed a double-header event featuring Fury vs. Usyk and Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua on the same night. However, Fury rejected the idea during preparations for his bout against Francis Ngannou, and he was openly critical of Joshua's comments regarding the plan. For now, the focus remains on Fury's upcoming fight against Ngannou, scheduled for Saturday night. After this, Fury will shift his attention to Usyk, with a potential date of December 23, just eight weeks after the Ngannou showdown. The boxing world eagerly awaits the unfolding drama and whether Fury's tactics will be as controversial as Wilder predicts.
