Deontay Wilder has once again alleged that Tyson Fury cheated during their heavyweight trilogy, repeating baseless claims ahead of Fury's upcoming fight with Oleksandr Usyk. In an interview with ESNews, the former champion suggested Fury might use similar tactics against Usyk, calling the undisputed title bout a '50-50 fight'.
Wilder has consistently claimed Fury tampered with his gloves, spiked his water, and that his walkout outfit was too heavy during their second fight in 2020, which Fury won by seventh-round stoppage. Despite being knocked out by Fury in their 2021 trilogy bout, Wilder has not dropped the allegations.
During the interview, host Elie Seckbach referenced Fury's 2015 failed drug test for nandrolone and a glove issue in Fury's 2015 fight against Christian Hammer. Wilder did not directly agree but noted that 'somebody got gloves that ain't approved by a sanctioning body' and 'somebody had referees over-count'. His coach Malik Scott added that 'the list goes on'.
Wilder had previously appeared to make peace with Fury after their trilogy, congratulating him on Instagram. However, both men have expressed interest in a fourth fight if Wilder defeats Andy Ruiz Jr in a WBC final eliminator. Their first bout in 2018 ended in a draw, with Fury dominating the rematch and stopping Wilder in the trilogy.
